In Pursuit of Opportunities for Enterprise: I can do it!

 

Key Facts

 

Language: English

Duration: TBC

Number of Credits: 10

Tutor: Lucy Kemish

Learning Method: Online

Level: This module is at CQFW Level 4.

Code (module): XK10710

Fee: £130.00 - Fee waiver scheme available

This course is available to book.

 

Overview

If you want to start up a dog grooming business, a street food enterprise, creative enterprise, window cleaning or any idea for a small business; we can help you on your journey. Your learning will be informed through discovering, assessing, planning, gathering, managing and harvesting.

Entrepreneurial skills are highly prized by employers. One third of employers are looking for entrepreneurship in their workforce. (Millennial Branding sources). We cannot claim to make you an entrepreneur but we can give you the tools to source opportunities and thrash out an idea as a facilitator for enterprise. You will find out where you need help and support and provide logical steps to seeing through the mist of running your own business or social enterprise.

Embedded within the self-paced learning module, there are a wealth of extended activities delivered through collaboration with the enterprise department and a post-course pathway to Business Start-up week in June.

Programme

Unit One: Ready and prepared; are you wearing your 'sky armour'?

Unit two: Who are you? Motivator, tolerant, persistent? Have you the qualities and skills to start a business?

Unit Three: Spotting opportunities; wants, needs and remedies.

Unit Four: Task setting.

Unit Five: It’s not about competition its about finding a niche. 

Unit Six: The elevator pitch – be authentic.

Unit Seven: Pitch to fellow students as a Panopto recording.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:  

  1. Create a market analysis using data available to find a niche market for your idea.
  2. Create a plan of tasks and goals to achieve your idea.
  3. Plan, write and deliver a sales pitch.
  4. Research and analyse competitors.

Assessments

  1. Panopto presentation 30%
  2. Reflective journal 20%
  3. Market analysis 20%
  4. Task and goals 20%

Reading Suggestions

Reading suggestions will be offered throughout the course.

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.

What Do I Need?

As this is an online course, you would need the following:

• Internet access
• Access to a laptop or computer with a web camera and microphone; the use of headphones might also be of benefit
• Use of the Chrome web-browser where possible