QCTO Accredited New Venture Creation (NQF Level 2) – Skills Programme
Build a real business the right way. This QCTO-accredited New Venture Creation skills programme (NQF Level 2, 32 credits)
equips you with practical tools to start, manage and grow a small business in South Africa.
You’ll complete a business plan project that you can use to launch or fund your venture.
Who this programme is for
- Entrepreneurs and self-starters who want a recognized, accredited pathway to launch a business.
- Youth, early-career professionals or side-hustlers ready to formalize and grow their enterprise.
- Community and township entrepreneurs who need practical, step-by-step guidance.
What you’ll learn (skills & knowledge)
- Entrepreneurship mindset – resilience, ethics and goal-setting.
- Market research & opportunity spotting – turn ideas into viable offers.
- Marketing – simple plans that attract and keep customers.
- Customer service – service standards that build loyalty.
- Financial basics – pricing, income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow.
- Compliance essentials – CIPC, SARS, VAT, UIF and basic labour requirements.
- Business planning – compile a professional business plan you can present to funders.
What’s included
- Structured online lessons with short quizzes for continuous assessment.
- Applied projects: pricing & calculations, basic bookkeeping, customer-service and marketing tasks.
- Business Plan Project (summative) – integrate all modules into a launch-ready plan.
- Learner Guide (downloadable) and activity templates.
- Facilitator support and progress tracking.
Programme details
- Accreditation: Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO).
- NQF Level: 2 • Credits: 32.
- Delivery: 100% online or blended (facilitated).
- Assessment: quizzes (formative), applied activities, and the final Business Plan Project (summative).
- Certification: QCTO-accredited Skills Programme certificate on successful completion.
- Articulation: Credits can contribute towards the National Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME), NQF Level 2.
- Access period: 9 months from enrolment.
Career & business outcomes
- Start and formalize a small business with a clear plan and budget.
- Set sustainable prices and manage cash-flow.
- Run basic bookkeeping and interpret simple financial statements.
- Plan and execute marketing activities that generate sales.
- Meet key compliance requirements (CIPC, SARS, UIF, VAT basics).
Why choose this QCTO-accredited course
- Accredited & recognized skills programme – trusted by employers and funders.
- Built for South African entrepreneurs – relevant examples and templates.
- Project-based – leave with a real, presentation-ready business plan.
- Flexible learning – study online at your own pace with facilitator support.
How to enrol
- Click Enroll Now to secure your seat.
- Complete checkout (online payment or EFT).
- Get instant access to the learner portal and start Lesson 1: Being an Entrepreneur.