Workplace Essential Skills NQF Level 4 | Skills Programme

Programme Overview

This skills program equips you with the essential skills to run a small business successfully, whether in the public or private sectors. Transform your entrepreneurial dreams into reality with our expert guidance.

This qualification can be customized to fit your requirements and schedule.

Programme Purpose

Upon completion, you will gain the capability to:

Start, manage, grow and sustain a small business
Collect and assess industry-related information
Identify market needs crucial for promoting and selling products and services
Assess and manage financial, personnel, and infrastructure needs
Develop strategic plans to initiate your business
Coordinate and execute efficient business operations
Create business innovation and identify opportunities
Manage finances and price goods and services effectively

Who Should Attend?

This programme is ideal for:

Individuals who aspire to launch a new enterprise
Entrepreneurs aiming to enhance, solidify, and grow their current small businesses
Anyone seeking to develop entrepreneurial skills and business acumen

Knowledge Component

Entrepreneurship & Self-Awareness

•Topic 1: Being an entrepreneur
•Topic 2: Know yourself
•Topic 3: Know your industry

Market & Innovation

•Topic 4: Identifying Market opportunities
•Topic 5: Innovation
•Topic 6: Customer Service

Financial Management

•Topic 7: Financial and Cash flow management
•Topic 8: Basic business financial statements
•Topic 9: Pricing of goods and services

Marketing & Planning

•Topic 10: Marketing
•Topic 11: SMART goals
•Topic 12: Business planning

Application Component

•Topic 1: Calculations and Pricing
•Topic 2: Basic book keeping
•Topic 3: Marketing project
•Topic 4: Customer service

Assessment

Ongoing Evaluation

Every subject includes integrated multiple-choice queries for internal formative evaluations. Achieving a passing grade on the formative assessment is necessary to progress to the subsequent subject.

Monitored Evaluation

Participants must create a project plan showcasing comprehension of all covered modules. This plan will double as a business strategy for either launching a new business venture or expanding an existing micro-enterprise.

Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA)

In addition to successfully completing the programmes listed above, a Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA) is required for the qualification.

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