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Entrepreneurship and Innovation CertHE in Leicester

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP6355.00.
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Entrepreneurship and Innovation CertHE in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College St. Margaret's Campus, full-time over one year.

The course covers three core areas in the first year. You'll study entrepreneurship and innovation in today's business world, the fundamentals of business theory and practice, and marketing principles for entrepreneurs. Classes run Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

You'll need at least 32 UCAS points from a recognised Level 3 qualification, plus GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above. The course leads to a Certificate of Higher Education in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Who this course is for

Being an entrepreneur is one of the most rewarding thing in the world. As innovations continue to be the leading frontier of business growth, entrepreneurs have embraced this approach and entrepreneurs have implemented this notion to their business operations. Entrepreneurs are always finding ways to develop new ideas and create new products and services that create market value and opportunities. Entrepreneurial thinking has become the driver of global growth and more people are embracing their entrepreneurial spirit.

Whether you want to become an intrapreneur or entrepreneur, this course is designed to help you create new business idea or work for a leading company that drives innovations and blue sky thinking. This course is taught by lecturers that understand the industry and they would help you to build your key competences and skills to become an entrepreneur.

The first year of this programme will be taught at Leicester College and the second and the third year will be taught at De Montfort University.

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of 32 UCAS point from a recognised Level 3 qualification. You are expected to have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 and above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how entrepreneurship and innovation shape modern business.
  • You'll study the theory and practice behind how organisations operate.
  • You'll learn core marketing principles and how to apply them to new ventures.
  • You'll develop skills to generate and evaluate new business ideas.
  • You'll understand how to create products and services that meet market needs.
  • You'll build the thinking skills needed to work in or lead innovative organisations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St. Margaret's Campus. Teaching is delivered by lecturers with industry experience. The course is structured into blocks, each focused on a distinct area of business and entrepreneurship. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the college before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College St. Margaret's Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business development executive, identifies growth opportunities for a company.
  • Entrepreneur, starts and runs their own business or venture.
  • Business manager, oversees operations and strategy within an organisation.
  • Marketing coordinator, plans and delivers marketing activity for a brand.
  • Innovation consultant, helps businesses develop new products or processes.
  • Intrapreneur, drives new ideas and projects within an existing company.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Innovation at De Montfort University, the natural next step after this CertHE, covering years two and three of the full degree.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, broadens your options across a range of management careers.
  • Postgraduate study in business or entrepreneurship, for those aiming toward senior leadership or research roles.
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