Programme for emerging entrepreneurs
Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation
NQF Qualification: 66249 (NQF Level 4 – 149 Credits)
Delivery method: Blended learning
Why pursue New Venture Creation NQF Level 4?
If you aspire to start your own business, and be your own boss, you need more than just creativity and drive—you need the right expertise and knowledge.
Investing in this qualification will equip you with the essential skills to become a successful entrepreneur and launch a new business,
Target audience
This programme is intended for persons who wish to start, operate, manage and grow a new small to medium business venture.
Duration and modality
Six skills programmes over 12 months
Learners enjoy a blended learning journey through online learning and virtual facilitator interaction through instructor-led focus sessions via the Kululeko
Consulting online portal.
Criteria for enrollment
Learners enrolling for this programme must have Communication at NQF Level 3 and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. Learners that possess a grade 12
or equivalent certificate, will receive credits for these Communication and Mathematical Literacy Modules.
Programme learning outcomes
On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to identify and create a new venture
- Demonstrate knowledge of interpersonal skills required in a business environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic economics within a market economy
- Manage a new venture by applying business principles and techniques
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of leadership and management
Structure of the programme
The programme includes the following six skills programmes and respective outcomes:
Skills Programme 1: Design thinking of a new venture in the 4IR
- Innovative thinking
- Research a new business opportunity
- Understanding entrepreneurship
- Fundamental knowledge for a business plan
- Prepare a business plan
Skills Programme 2: Business writing skills
- Written communication in the workplace
- Writing skills for business
- Read and review business information
- New business promotions with written text
- Proposal writing skills
Skills Programme 3: Business interpersonal skills
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Negotiations skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Business ethics
- Time management
Skills Programme 4: Human Resource management
- Apply knowledge of self and team to develop a plan to enhance team performance
- Motivate and build a team
- Diversity management
Skills Programme 5: Leadership and management skills for an emerging entrepreneur
- Strategic and operational planning
- Plan strategically to improve new venture performance
- Negotiate agreements or deals in an authentic work situation
- Marketing skills
- Sales skills
- Technology for a successful new venture
Skills Programme 6: Manage the finance of a new venture
- Financial literacy
- Implement financial management
- Manage finance
- Organising and analysing data pricing and costing
Programme journey
- Programme launch:
Exciting and high-energy programme launch
Academic requirements overview
Learner documentation submission and verification
Assessment overview and briefing process
- Online learning:
Self-paced completion of the 6 skills programmes within 8 months
- Portfolio of Evidence:
Intersessions
Videos
Coaching and mentoring
Development of a clear business case and the establishment of the new business
- Integrated summative assessment:
Includes a journey of discovery resulting in the development of a clear business case and the establishment of the new business
Kululeko Consulting leverages best-in-class technology to deliver impactful experiences
All programmes are deployed using a blended learning approach leveraging the latest in e-learning platforms, including:
- Delivery of live programmes virtually with all the participants in a virtual classroom set-up
- Delivery of self-paced learning programmes with pre-recorded sessions with coaching support
Our learning approach includes the following methods and techniques:
- Teaching
- Practical case studies and simulations
- Coaching
- Group learning masterclasses
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