The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to compile a business plan to enable the learner to start their own business.
| Module 1 | Introduction |
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| Unit 1 | QQI Award Specification - Preview |
| Module 2 | Explore the legal requirements and regulations pertaining to starting a variety of business structures |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 3 | Analyse the personal, functional and business factors that contribute to business success |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 4 | Research the relevant sources of business start-up information and support available to entrepreneurs |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 5 | Examine the market for new product or service niches |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 6 | Assess the potential strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the business |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 7 | Explain the role and function of a realistic and coherent business plan |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 8 | Examine the importance of complete and correct business documentation to include budgets, cashflow and financial statements |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 9 | Apply for the legal, financial and government agency and other support required by the business |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 10 | Conduct opportunity, feasibility and market research studies |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 11 | Design a product or service to be provided by the business |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 12 | Analyse revenue, costs, quality and customer service elements of the new business |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 13 | Analyse the internal and external business environment pertaining to a new business start up |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 14 | Create appropriate funding, marketing, finance, technology and staffing strategies for the business |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 15 | Construct a business plan |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 16 | Organise independent or third party review of the business plan |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |
| Module 17 | Analyse the business and business plan post the external review, recognising strengths and making improvements |
| Unit 1 | Lecture |