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ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Small Business and Social Enterprise Start-up
Course 4 U

UK Govt Ofqual Approved Course. No hidden fees. Tutorial support included. No Exams only Assignments based

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Price
£950 inc VAT
Or £79.17/mo. for 12 months...
Study method
Online + live classes
Course format
Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text
Duration
12 weeks · Part-time
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma
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Certificates
  • ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Small Business and Social Enterprise Start-up - Free
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  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Courses 4 U is an independent private higher education institution in the UK. Established in 2015 as an online provider of Ofqual regulated courses, we deliver educational RQF Level 2–8 courses globally using advanced technology from the UK.Courses for you name is referred to as the home of online learning, as we are the only provider who has delivered over 10,000+ sessions of live teaching that are recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Visit the YouTube channel to watch live teaching. This course can be studied online on a self-study basis or via live Zoom lectures.

3000+ students have successfully completed their qualifications with Courses for you.

The College provides:

1. Comprehensive course material provided via its learner management system, which includes books per module, presentations for all units, recorded lectures, articles, case studies and handouts
2. Onboarding for studies includes induction via Zoom, covering comprehensive discussions on course overview, systems demos, introduction to tutors, admin team and ongoing support to be able to complete the course
3. Live sessions are conducted via Zoom Meeting on weekends, and learners can join them to interact with lectures
4. Access it 24 x 7 on any device, anywhere in the world
5. Dedicated support via WhatsApp group chat, telephone and email (all week, 9 a.m.–5 p.m)
6. No exams. All course work is assessed via assignments. Feedback is provided in 2–3 working days.

Qualification

Level 3 Diploma

Regulated by Ofqual

Certificates

ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Small Business and Social Enterprise Start-up

Hard copy certificate - Included

The certificate will be sent once you have completed all the units and met all the assessment of the course.

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Description

The level 3 Diploma in Small Business and Social Enterprise Start-up is developed to provide applied learning, integrating knowledge and understanding with the development and application of the skills needed to set up and operate a small enterprise for a set period of time. The skill development is significant as learners must apply the knowledge and understanding gained in a practical application through one substantive overarching assignment.

The units in the qualification will give learners the opportunity to research, plan, run and review the operation of a small enterprise. Learners may operate the business or social enterprise as a sole trader or in a partnership with another student. Following the completion of the qualification, learners may decide to continue the enterprise independently or use the experience to help them to start their own small business at a future date.This course consists of 6 mandatory units that learners must complete in order to achieve the level 3 qualification in small business and social enterprise start up.

See units as listed below:

• Unit 1 - Market Research
• Unit 2- Business and Financial Planning
• Unit 3 - Quality Assurance
• Unit 4 - Presenting a Business Plan
• Unit 5 - Running and Monitoring A Small Enterprise Start-up
• Unit 6 - Reviewing Performance of an Enterprise Start-up

Who is this course for?

The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Small Business and Social Enterprise Start-up is designed for individuals interested in starting their own small business or social enterprise ventures. This course is suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and individuals seeking to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to launch and manage successful small businesses or social enterprises.

Requirements

Entry Requirements
The Level 3 Diplomas within the IAP are designed to meet the needs of learners who are progressing from the study at Level 2, as well as those who are returning to learning

• Learners aged 16 or over, who have recently been in education or training
• 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
• other related levels 2 subjects
• other equivalent international qualifications.
• Learners will need to have appropriate Level 2 standard in English and in particular Mathematics/Numeracy

Career path

Progressions
Learners may progress to:

• employment or have increased opportunities for progression in their current role
• a higher level ATHE qualification at Level 4 or above, in a related subject
• the first year of a degree programme
• higher-level apprenticeships

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