Exploring Enterprise

About the course

This qualification is designed for learners who want to gain an understanding of entrepreneurship and develop key entrepreneurial skills. These skills will not only be beneficial for those looking to start and manage their own business but will also be valuable in any professional setting.

The qualification consists of two mandatory units:

• Exploring Entrepreneurship – This unit focuses on the essential skills and behaviours needed to become an entrepreneur. Learners will have the chance to evaluate their own potential for entrepreneurship.
• Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas – A hands-on unit where learners generate and discuss enterprise ideas. They will assess the strengths and challenges of these ideas before selecting one to present to a chosen audience.

Entry requirements

Learners must be unemployed and in receipt of benefit or earning under £25,000 per annum

Must have a National Insurance number

Must have been a UK resident for the last 3 years or proof of right to education

How much does it cost?

Free if you are unemployed and receiving benefit or earning under £25,000 per annum  

Who is it suitable for?

Adult learners who aspire to set up their own business and enterprise 

Where will this course take me?

1. Entrepreneur
2. Managing director
3. CEO

This course is in partnership with a Job Centre:

Various employers come in to the course to talk about current opportunities at the time of delivery

Core modules

This qualification is made up of two mandatory units: 

• Exploring entrepreneurship
• Exploring and presenting enterprise ideas 

How will I be assessed?

Assessed through activities in class and continuous feedback given. Evidenced through completion of project workbook, written assignment and practical observation.