The New Venture Creation Skills Programme (SP-210401) is a QCTO-accredited course (NQF Level 2, 32 credits) designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with the practical skills needed to start, manage, and grow a sustainable SMME.
Key Program Details
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- Qualification ID: SP-210401
- NQF Level & Credits: Level 2 | 32 Credits
- Accreditation: QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations)
The curriculum is highly practical and takes you from a raw business idea to a functional business plan. Core competencies include:
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- Market Analysis: Gathering industry data and identifying market requirements to sell goods and services.
- Resource Management: Determining and managing financial, human, and infrastructural needs.
- Financial Basics: Mastering cash flow, pricing goods, and managing costs.
- Business Planning: Developing a comprehensive establishment plan and setting smart business goals.
Who Should Enroll?
This qualification is ideal for youth, emerging entrepreneurs, informal traders, and small business owners who want to formalize or expand their enterprises. It is especially popular within community-based and rural projects.
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What is included in the fee?
- Learner registration
- LMS access
- Digital learning material
- Facilitator support
- Practical training
- Internal assessments
- Portfolio of Evidence support
- Learner administration
- Certification processing
- Learner support throughout the programme