Start Your Own Business
The aim of this course 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.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
11 Weeks Monday & Wednesday
Entry Requirements
Education: Applicants should have achieved a minimum of a QQI Level 4 Major Award or its equivalent.
Aptitude: Good numerical and communication skills are essential, including verbal and written command of the English language. CERFL proficiency at B2 is required for access to this course for those whose first language is not English.
Previous Experience: N/A
Further information
Start Date 14/09/2026
End Date 23/11/2026
At the end of the course learners will be able to:
Explore the legal requirements and regulations pertaining to starting a variety of business structures
Analyse the personal, functional and business factors that contribute to business success
Research the relevant sources of business start-up information and support available to entrepreneurs
Examine the market for new product or service niches
Assess the potential strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the business
Explain the role and function of a realistic and coherent business plan
Examine the importance of complete and correct business documentation to include budgets, cashflow and financial statements
Apply for the legal, financial and government agency and other support required by the business
Conduct opportunity, feasibility and market research studies
Design a product or service to be provided by the business
Analyse revenue, costs, quality and customer service elements of the new business
Analyse the internal and external business environment pertaining to a new business start up
Create appropriate funding, marketing, finance, technology and staffing strategies for the business
Construct a business plan
Organise independent or third party review of the business plan
Analyse the business and business plan post the external review, recognising strengths and making
improvementsrogramme, learners may progress to further education and training.
Learning Outcomes
Explain the theories of entrepreneurship, and demonstrate and entrepreneurial approach to business and/or social innovation activities. Outline the processes involved in starting, operating and evaluating a business; appreciate the importance of good planning, organisation, implementation and evaluation skills; explain how a range of internal and external factors can influence the development of a business.
Start Your Own Business (5N1418)
Start Your Own Business (5N1418)
Course Recruitment
Phone: 01-4275400
Email: tallaghtrct@ddletb.ie