Occupational Certificate

Entrepreneur

The Occupational Certificate: Entrepreneur prepares learners to identify viable business opportunities, establish new ventures and manage sustainable small and medium enterprises.

Entrepreneur
SAQA ID124485
NQF Level4
Credits149
Duration12 Months
Course Overview

About the Course

The Occupational Certificate: Entrepreneur prepares learners to identify viable business opportunities, establish new ventures and manage sustainable small and medium enterprises.

The programme develops the knowledge, practical skills and workplace competence required to transform a business idea into an operational enterprise, manage business resources, attract customers, control finances and pursue sustainable growth.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

Identify and evaluate viable business opportunities.
Develop and test business concepts and value propositions.
Conduct basic market and competitor research.
Develop a practical business plan.
Establish and operate a new business venture.
Develop marketing and sales activities.
Manage business finances, cash flow and budgets.
Manage operational and administrative processes.
Apply relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Manage customer and stakeholder relationships.
Identify and manage business risks.
Monitor business performance and implement improvements.
Develop strategies for business growth and sustainability.
Curriculum

Course Curriculum

Knowledge Modules
  • KM-01: Entrepreneurship and the Business Environment
  • KM-02: Business Opportunity Identification and Evaluation
  • KM-03: Business Planning and Business Models
  • KM-04: Marketing, Sales and Customer Management
  • KM-05: Financial Management for Entrepreneurs
  • KM-06: Business Operations and Resource Management
  • KM-07: Business Compliance, Risk and Governance
  • KM-08: Business Growth and Sustainability
Practical Skill Modules
  • PM-01: Identifying and evaluating a business opportunity
  • PM-02: Developing a business model and business plan
  • PM-03: Developing marketing and sales strategies
  • PM-04: Preparing business budgets and financial plans
  • PM-05: Establishing business operational processes
  • PM-06: Managing customers and business relationships
  • PM-07: Monitoring business performance, risks and compliance
  • PM-08: Developing business growth and sustainability initiatives
Work Experience Modules
  • WM-01: Business Opportunity Development
  • WM-02: Business Start-up and Establishment Activities
  • WM-03: Marketing and Customer Acquisition Activities
  • WM-04: Financial and Administrative Management
  • WM-05: Business Operations and Resource Management
  • WM-06: Business Performance Monitoring and Improvement

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Programme Delivery

How the Programme Works

01
Knowledge Learning
02
Practical Skills Training
03
Workplace Experience
04
Assessment
05
External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
Career Opportunities

Where This Course Can Take You

Entrepreneur
Small Business Owner
Start-up Founder
Self-Employed Professional
Small Enterprise Manager
Business Development Entrepreneur
Franchise Operator
Social Entrepreneur
E-commerce Entrepreneur
Business Services Entrepreneur
Independent Contractor
Emerging SME/SMME Owner

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