{"product_id":"level-2-certificate-in-creating-a-business-start-up-online-qualification","title":"Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start Up Online Qualification","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#4a4f59;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TRUST LINE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color:#a9682b;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOfqual-Regulated · NCFE · Delivered by High Ridge Training (UK) · Ofsted Good\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- OVERVIEW CALLOUT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ede6da;border-left:4px solid #d8b36a;padding:20px 24px;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#153557;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eThe NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals who want to explore self-employment and develop the practical skills needed to plan and launch a new business venture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#153557;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eIt introduces the core stages of business planning, from initial idea generation through to producing a fully realised, ready-to-use business plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#153557;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eThis qualification supports aspiring entrepreneurs to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 0 20px;color:#153557;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eUnderstand what is involved in starting up a business\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eExplore business ideas and test their viability\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eUnderstand the resources and finance needed to start a business\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDevelop the skills required to plan a start-up business\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- AT A GLANCE --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#153557;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:19px;margin:0 0 14px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #d8b36a;display:inline-block;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0 30px;font-size:13.5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#ede6da;font-weight:700;color:#153557;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eQualification Title\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#f7f4ee;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eNCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#ede6da;font-weight:700;color:#153557;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eQualification Number (QN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#f7f4ee;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e603\/3632\/8\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#ede6da;font-weight:700;color:#153557;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#f7f4ee;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#ede6da;font-weight:700;color:#153557;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eCredit Value\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#f7f4ee;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#ede6da;font-weight:700;color:#153557;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eGuided Learning Hours (GLH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#f7f4ee;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e121\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#ede6da;font-weight:700;color:#153557;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eTotal Qualification Time (TQT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#f7f4ee;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e121\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#ede6da;font-weight:700;color:#153557;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#f7f4ee;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eUp to 6 months access (self-paced study)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#ede6da;font-weight:700;color:#153557;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eMinimum Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#f7f4ee;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e16 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#ede6da;font-weight:700;color:#153557;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eAwarding Organisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#f7f4ee;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;\"\u003eNCFE\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#ede6da;font-weight:700;color:#153557;\"\u003eRegulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;background:#f7f4ee;\"\u003eOfqual-regulated qualification\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHO IS THIS FOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#153557;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:19px;margin:0 0 4px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #d8b36a;display:inline-block;\"\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:14px 0 10px;padding:0;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAspiring entrepreneurs with a business idea they want to develop\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eIndividuals considering self-employment or freelance work\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eCareer changers exploring a move into running their own business\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eEmployees looking to build practical business planning skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAnyone wanting a structured introduction to starting a business\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#4a4f59;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003eSuitable for both personal development and professional Continuing Professional Development (CPD).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT WILL YOU LEARN --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#153557;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:19px;margin:0 0 4px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #d8b36a;display:inline-block;\"\u003eWhat Will You Learn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:14px 0 12px;\"\u003eAcross the qualification, learners cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 30px;padding:0;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eHow to generate and evaluate a business idea\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eThe legal structures available for a new business\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eHow to identify a target market and customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eHow to conduct basic market research\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eHow to price products or services\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eThe basics of business finance and funding options\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eHow to manage risk in a new business\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eMarketing and promotional methods for start-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eLegal and regulatory responsibilities of a business owner\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eHow to develop a complete business plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- UNITS --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#153557;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:19px;margin:0 0 4px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #d8b36a;display:inline-block;\"\u003eCourse Units\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:14px 0;\"\u003eTo achieve the qualification, learners must successfully complete \u003cstrong style=\"color:#153557;\"\u003e4 mandatory units\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34px;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d9dce1;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#153557;color:#d8b36a;text-align:center;line-height:26px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9dce1;font-size:14.5px;vertical-align:middle;\"\u003eKnow What is Required to Set Up a Business\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34px;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d9dce1;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#153557;color:#d8b36a;text-align:center;line-height:26px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9dce1;font-size:14.5px;vertical-align:middle;\"\u003eKnow the Legal and Financial Requirements Involved in Setting Up a Business\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34px;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d9dce1;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#153557;color:#d8b36a;text-align:center;line-height:26px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9dce1;font-size:14.5px;vertical-align:middle;\"\u003eKnow How to Market a New Business\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34px;padding:9px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#153557;color:#d8b36a;text-align:center;line-height:26px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 12px;font-size:14.5px;vertical-align:middle;\"\u003eBe Able to Plan to Set Up a Business\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DELIVERY MODEL --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#153557;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:19px;margin:0 0 4px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #d8b36a;display:inline-block;\"\u003eHow You'll Study\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:14px 0;\"\u003eDelivered via independent, self-paced online study through our secure e-portfolio platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding:0;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAll study materials are provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eStructured learning content aligned to unit outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eWritten assignments submitted to evidence competency\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eRemote tutor support available throughout the programme\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eFlexible study to fit around work and personal commitments\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAgreed submission schedule to support steady progression\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#4a4f59;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003eLearners will progressively build a portfolio that culminates in a completed business plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ASSESSMENT --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#153557;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:19px;margin:0 0 4px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #d8b36a;display:inline-block;\"\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:14px 0 8px;\"\u003eAssessment includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding:0;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eLearners produce a portfolio of evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAssignments must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eLearners must successfully demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes — grades are not awarded\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eFeedback is provided by a qualified assessor within 7 days of submission\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAll assessment evidence must be submitted in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eKey requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 30px;padding:0;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eCompletion of a written business plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eEvidence of market research undertaken\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eEvidence of costing and pricing decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eEvidence of legal and regulatory considerations addressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAssessor sign-off confirming all criteria are met\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#153557;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:19px;margin:0 0 4px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #d8b36a;display:inline-block;\"\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:14px 0 30px;padding:0;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eLearners must be aged 16 or above\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eNo prior qualifications are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eA good standard of written English is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;border-bottom:1px dashed #d9dce1;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAccess to a computer, internet connection and basic IT skills is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0 9px 28px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#d8b36a;font-weight:800;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAn interest in starting or developing a business idea is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CERTIFICATION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#153557,#0e2740);border-radius:12px;padding:26px 24px;margin:0 0 30px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#d8b36a;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eUpon Successful Completion\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#ffffff;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eNCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#d9dce1;font-size:12.5px;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eA nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated qualification\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PROGRESSION --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#153557;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:19px;margin:0 0 4px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #d8b36a;display:inline-block;\"\u003eTraining \u0026amp; Career Progression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:14px 0 12px;\"\u003eLearners may progress to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:8px 8px;margin:0 0 4px -8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"background:#ede6da;color:#153557;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eLevel 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"background:#ede6da;color:#153557;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eLevel 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"background:#ede6da;color:#153557;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eLevel 2 Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"background:#ede6da;color:#153557;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eLevel 3 Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"background:#ede6da;color:#153557;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eLevel 3 Diploma in Business Administration\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"background:#ede6da;color:#153557;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eLevel 3 Certificate in Principles of Business\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"background:#ede6da;color:#153557;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eLevel 4 Certificate in Business Management\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#4a4f59;margin:16px 0 8px;\"\u003eThis qualification supports progression into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding:0 0 0 20px;font-size:13.5px;color:#4a4f59;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSmall Business Owner\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSole Trader \/ Self-Employed Practitioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eBusiness Development roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eRetail or Service Start-Up Founder\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFreelance Consultant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#4a4f59;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003eIt also strengthens employability by demonstrating initiative, commercial awareness and practical planning skills valued by employers across sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SAFEGUARDING --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6ede1;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;font-size:12.5px;color:#4a4f59;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#153557;\"\u003eSafeguarding \u0026amp; Learner Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners. You will receive ongoing academic and pastoral support throughout your training, with guidance available at every stage of your business planning journey.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"High Ridge Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52841360916791,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/4280\/0439\/files\/uae_web_pic.webp?v=1786705656","url":"https:\/\/www.highridge-services.com\/products\/level-2-certificate-in-creating-a-business-start-up-online-qualification","provider":"High Ridge Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}