Free Level 1 Enterprise Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration5 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodySFEDI

About this course

Free Level 1 Enterprise Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You need to be aged 19 or over to enrol. The course covers the fundamentals of running a business, the business development cycle, and the steps involved in self-employment. It takes around 5 days to complete. This free enterprise course for adults is funded through the Adult Education Budget where eligible.

Who this course is for

This free course provides individuals with an ideal introduction into what it takes to start up in business, understand what is involved in enterprise and self employment.

We’ll help you to understand the basic fundamentals of what’s involved in running a business, the business development cycle and the steps to getting you started.

You can be confident of a quality course because this is a recognised SFEDI Accredited Qualification. SFEDI is a specialist UK based business enterprise and start up organisation with unrivalled expertise.

Entry requirements

You need to be aged 19 and over to access this course.

Our team of friendly Trainers will work with you to assess and understand your needs at the start of the course to determine the right level of support and learning for you. We'll make sure that this course is right for you and you achieve the goals that you set out to achieve.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore what enterprise and self-employment involve in practice.
  • You'll understand the key steps in starting up a business.
  • You'll learn about the business development cycle from idea to launch.
  • You'll identify the responsibilities that come with running your own business.
  • You'll recognise the personal qualities and skills that support enterprise.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in your workplace over approximately 5 days. A trainer will work with you at the start to assess your needs and agree the right level of support. Assessment is based on the SFEDI-accredited qualification framework. Your trainer will confirm the specific assessment methods with you before you begin.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Realise will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Self-employed trader. Run your own small business or sole trader operation.
  • Freelancer. Offer services independently in your area of expertise.
  • Market trader or stall holder. Sell products through markets or pop-up retail.
  • Social enterprise worker. Support community-focused business ventures.
  • Small business administrator. Handle day-to-day operations in a small firm.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Builds on this foundation with more detailed business planning and financial awareness.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration. Useful if you want to work within a business rather than start your own.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business. A step toward management roles or further study in business.