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New Venture Creation Training Programme
The National Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME) equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and practical competence required to identify business opportunities, establish new ventures, understand market needs, manage finances, develop business plans, and operate a small business effectively.
The qualification is designed for individuals who intend to establish their own businesses or who have already started a new venture. Learners develop an entrepreneurial profile and gain practical skills to operate sustainable small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) within the mainstream economy.
The programme covers entrepreneurship, business operations, marketing and selling, financial management, business planning, communication, customer service, business ethics, procurement, and industry awareness.
Full Qualification | NQF Level 02 | SAQA ID – 49648
Who This New Venture Creation Training Is For
Our New Venture Creation Training is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners who want practical skills to plan, launch, and manage a successful enterprise.
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Identify entrepreneurial ideas and potential business opportunities.
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Conduct basic market research to determine customer and market needs.
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Match new venture opportunities to identified market requirements.
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Understand the industry or sector in which a business operates.
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Identify value chains and procurement processes within a selected industry.
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Develop and use a business plan to manage a new venture.
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Determine the financial requirements of a new venture.
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Manage finances and financial resources effectively.
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Apply basic pricing and costing principles.
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Manage marketing and selling processes.
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Manage day-to-day business operations.
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Apply basic business ethics and professional conduct.
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Provide effective customer service.
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Apply relevant health and safety requirements.
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Understand the legal environment of a selected industry.
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Identify and pursue appropriate tendering opportunities.
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Maintain business records and financial information.
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Use basic mathematics, statistics, and communication skills in a business environment.
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Monitor business progress and take corrective action where necessary.
Programme Details
Duration: 15 Days