This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above and is designed for learners who want to gain an understanding of business start-ups.

The qualification is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to develop a business start-up. It will give learners an understanding of the initial processes and requirements of a business start-up, knowledge of the first steps in creating a business start-up, including the marketing, legal and financial requirements, and an understanding of how to write a business plan.

This qualification will:

• focus on the study of starting a business
• support learners in creating a business plan.

The objective of this qualification is to:

• gain an understanding of the steps of creating and developing a business start-up
• develop an awareness of business skills
• increase self-awareness and aid personal development.