Core Entrepreneurial Skills Programme (NQF Level 4)

IMPACTFULL

Build, Launch & Grow Your Own Business

This 25-day high-contact skills programme is designed to address unemployment in South Africa by equipping driven individuals and SMMEs with the essential skills needed to start and sustain a successful new venture.

The programme is an extract from the FETC: New Venture Creation (NQF Level 4) qualification.
Unit standards achieved are credit-bearing and may contribute toward the full qualification.

 Who Should Apply?

✔ SMMEs (Small, Medium & Micro Enterprises)
✔ Unemployed youth
✔ Aspiring entrepreneurs
✔ Driven individuals ready to start a new venture

 Delivery Options

Our flexible, high-contact programme can be delivered:

  • In-person classroom training

    • Randburg

    • Cape Town

  •  Online

  •  As an accredited programme (with assessments)

  •  As an aligned programme (no assessments)

 Programme Structure & Unit Standards

 Learning Programme 1: Research the Viability of New Venture Ideas

Training Duration: 4 Days

SAQA ID Unit Standard Credits
114596 Research the viability of new venture ideas/opportunities 5
114600 Apply innovative thinking to the development of a small business 5

 Learning Programme 2: Finance and Set Up a New Venture

Training Duration: 5 Days

SAQA ID Unit Standard Credits
114584 Finance a new venture 5
263534 Implement an action plan for a new venture 4

 Learning Programme 3: Understand Marketing

Training Duration: 5 Days

SAQA ID Unit Standard Credits
115857 Explain marketing for SMMEs 6
263514 Demonstrate understanding of market mechanisms in a new venture 5

 Learning Programme 4: Manage Administration & Negotiate Agreements

Training Duration: 5 Days

SAQA ID Unit Standard Credits
114805 Manage general administration 4
13948 Negotiate an agreement in an authentic work situation 5

 Learning Programme 5: Administer Contracts & Manage Production

Training Duration: 5 Days

SAQA ID Unit Standard Credits
119671 Administer contracts for a selected new venture 10
263434 Plan and manage production/operations in a new venture

 What You’ll Gain

✔ Business idea validation skills
✔ Financial planning & funding knowledge
✔ Practical marketing strategies
✔ Negotiation & contract management skills
✔ Operational and production planning expertise
✔ Credit-bearing unit standards toward NQF Level 4 qualification

 Why Choose This Programme?

  • Designed to tackle unemployment in South Africa

  • Practical, hands-on learning

  • Flexible study options (Online or Classroom)

  • Aligned with SAQA-accredited standards

  • Ideal for start-ups and emerging entrepreneurs

To apply for this job please visit impactful.co.za.

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