Course Overview

The National Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME) is a qualification designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with the skills, knowledge, and practical competencies needed to establish, manage, and grow their own enterprises. The programme covers a range of essential entrepreneurial and business management topics, fostering both personal growth and sustainable business development.

Course Duration

• Credit Bearing full qualification Certificate 8 monthd
• Credit bearing part qualification (unit Standards) 3 days
• Non-Credit Bearing Skill programme 2 days

Specific Outcomes

The learning outcomes from the qualification will enable learners to:

• Use basic mathematics in order to fulfil new venture functions effectively
• Apply basic communication skills in a new venture creation context
• Determine market requirements and manage the relevant marketing and
selling processes
• Demonstrate an understanding of the sector/industry in which the business
operates
• Determine financial requirements and manage financial resources of a new
venture
• Manage business operations

Modules Covered

• Module 1. Occupational Learning
• Module 2. Entrepreneurship
• Module 3. Numeracy Skills
• Module 4. Business Writing
• Module 5. New Venture Financial and Industry Aspects
• Module 6. Produce a Business Plan
• Module 7. Manage Marketing and Sales
• Module 8. Manage Operations and OHS
• Module 9. Manage People and Meeting Processes
• Module 10. Apply Ethics and Customer Service
• Module 11. Manage Finances and Contracts
• Module 12. Deal with HIV/AIDS