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Skills Programme · SP-210401
NQF Level 2 · Online Learning
New Venture Creation Skills Programme
The New Venture Creation Skills Programme helps participants turn business
ideas into structured and financially informed ventures. In addition,
participants develop practical capabilities in market research, innovation,
pricing, cash-flow management, bookkeeping, marketing, customer service,
goal-setting and business planning.
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New Venture Creation Skills Programme
SP-210401
NQF Level 2
Self-paced online learning
Practical entrepreneurship development
Move from a Business Idea to a Practical Venture Plan
A promising idea is only the starting point of a business. Therefore, an
entrepreneur must understand the customer, test the market opportunity,
calculate costs and set suitable prices.
Moreover, a sustainable venture requires cash-flow discipline, effective
marketing and reliable customer service. For this reason, the programme
combines 12 entrepreneurship topics with four practical business projects.
Why this programme matters
Small Businesses Need More Than Passion to Survive
Many new ventures struggle because the owner has not properly tested
the market or calculated the full cost of delivery. As a result, the
venture may attract customers but still fail to generate sustainable income.
In addition, poor records can prevent an owner from understanding the
true financial position of the business. Consequently, this programme
connects entrepreneurial thinking with financial discipline, market
awareness and practical business planning.
Common start-up challenges
- Unclear business ideas and customer value
- Limited knowledge of the industry or target market
- Pricing without calculating the full cost
- Poor cash-flow and record management
- Marketing without a defined target customer
- Operating without measurable goals or a business plan
Suitable participants
Who Should Attend the New Venture Creation Programme?
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Participants may have an early business idea. Therefore, they need
a structured process for testing and planning the proposed venture.
New Business Owners
A new owner may already be trading. However, the business may still
need stronger financial, marketing and operational foundations.
Informal Traders
Informal traders often learn through experience. In addition, this
programme introduces structured pricing and record-management practices.
Side-Hustle Owners
A side business can create additional income. Nevertheless, it needs
clear goals, financial records and a realistic customer strategy.
Youth and Community Entrepreneurs
Enterprise-development participants may need practical foundations.
Consequently, the programme connects business ideas with applied projects.
Employees Exploring Self-Employment
Self-employment can appear attractive. However, participants should
understand the responsibilities and financial risks before proceeding.
Programme outcomes
What Participants Will Learn
Think Like an Entrepreneur
First, participants examine entrepreneurial responsibilities,
behaviours, resilience and continuous learning.
Assess Personal Readiness
Next, participants consider their strengths, values, capabilities
and areas for development.
Research the Market
Participants investigate the industry and customer needs. As a result,
they can assess opportunities more realistically.
Improve Business Ideas
Through innovation, participants can improve products, services,
processes and customer experiences.
Manage Business Finances
Participants work with cash flow, financial information and costs.
Therefore, they can make more informed pricing decisions.
Market the Venture
Participants identify suitable customers. In addition, they learn
how to communicate the value of the venture.
Serve Customers Effectively
Good service supports customer trust. Consequently, participants learn
how service can influence retention and repeat business.
Plan the Business
Finally, participants combine market, financial and operating
information into SMART goals and a structured business plan.
Programme structure
New Venture Creation Learning Pathway
The programme follows four connected stages. Therefore, participants
should complete each stage in the prescribed order.
Learner Orientation and Resources
First, participants review platform guidance, assessment processes,
programme outcomes and learner resources.
Twelve Entrepreneurship Topics
Next, participants build knowledge about entrepreneurship, markets,
finance, customers and business planning.
Summative Assessment
Thereafter, participants complete the required declaration and
New Venture Creation summative assessment.
Four Practical Projects
Finally, participants apply their learning through pricing,
bookkeeping, marketing and customer-service projects.
Entrepreneurship curriculum
Twelve New Venture Creation Topics
Each topic builds on earlier learning. Consequently, participants should
complete Topics 1 to 12 in sequence.
Entrepreneurial Readiness and Market Research
Being an Entrepreneur
First, examine entrepreneurial responsibilities, mindset and resilience.
Know Yourself
Next, identify personal strengths, values and development needs.
Know Your Industry
Then, research industry trends, competitors and operating conditions.
Identifying Market Opportunities
As a result, participants can identify realistic customer opportunities.
Innovation, Finance and Pricing
Innovation
Through innovation, improve products, services and business processes.
Financial and Cash-Flow Management
In addition, examine income, expenses and cash availability.
Basic Financial Statements
Next, interpret basic financial information used by a business.
Pricing Goods and Services
Therefore, calculate costs before setting sustainable selling prices.
Customers, Goals and Business Planning
Marketing
First, identify target customers and communicate the venture’s value.
Customer Service
Moreover, use customer service to build trust and repeat business.
SMART Goals
Next, set specific, measurable and time-bound business objectives.
Business Planning
Finally, combine the business concept and research into a structured plan.
Practical application
Four Practical Business Projects
The practical component converts knowledge into applied business work.
Therefore, participants must complete each project and provide the required evidence.
PM01: Calculations and Pricing
First, participants calculate business costs and develop suitable prices.
PM02: Basic Bookkeeping
Next, participants record transactions and organise financial information.
PM03: Marketing Project
Thereafter, participants develop a marketing activity for a target customer.
PM04: Customer Service
Finally, participants apply customer-service principles to a business situation.
Learning package
What Is Included?
Online Learning Platform
Participants receive structured online access. In addition, LearnDash
records their learning progress.
Twelve Learning Topics
The curriculum progresses from entrepreneurial readiness to business planning.
Four Practical Projects
Consequently, participants apply knowledge to realistic business activities.
Programme Resources
Supporting guidance and applicable downloadable resources are included.
Summative Assessment
Participants complete the declaration first. Thereafter, they complete
the prescribed assessment.
Project Evidence Guidance
Finally, participants receive instructions for submitting practical evidence.
Programme delivery and assessment
How the New Venture Creation Programme Is Delivered
Online, Self-Paced Learning
The programme is delivered through the Nkwali Training learning
platform. Therefore, participants can work through the prescribed
content online.
LearnDash records progress automatically. However, participants must
still use “Mark Complete” where the button appears.
Assessment and Practical Projects
First, participants complete the learning topics and summative assessment.
Thereafter, they complete the four practical projects.
In addition, participants must submit the required project evidence
according to the programme instructions.
Practical programme value
What Participants Should Be Better Able to Do
Research and Test the Venture
- Assess personal readiness for entrepreneurship
- Research an industry and target market
- Identify realistic customer opportunities
- Improve a product or service idea
- Calculate costs and set informed prices
Operate and Plan the Venture
- Record basic financial information
- Monitor income, expenses and cash flow
- Develop practical marketing activities
- Improve customer service
- Set SMART goals and develop a business plan
Programme and certification information
Important Information
The New Venture Creation Skills Programme is identified as
SP-210401 at NQF Level 2.
Registration alone does not constitute programme completion. Therefore,
participants must complete the prescribed learning, assessment and
practical-project requirements.
In addition, certification remains subject to the applicable assessment,
moderation, quality-assurance, administrative and certification processes.
Ready to Build Your Business Idea?
Enrol in the New Venture Creation Skills Programme. Then, develop the
practical knowledge needed to research, price, market, manage and plan
a new venture.
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