Outcomes and Pathways
What this course offers and how you will benefit
Build the essential skills, attitudes and attributes of a successful entrepreneur as you develop your own business pitch deck during this practical Level 8 NZQA accredited (15 credits) micro-credential.
Gain valuable insights from course tutors and seasoned entrepreneurs on your business idea through weekly live online sessions over 10 weeks. This highly collaborative course offers regular opportunities for you to ask questions and seek useful feedback to improve your business idea or start up.
Wherever you are on your journey to entrepreneurship, this short course offers essential skills to take you to the next level.
Being a successful entrepreneur requires more than hard work, it requires a new product or business concept to meet an untapped market need. A great idea, well executed, has the ability to create a sustainable business or even a significant entity that employs thousands of people. At the heart of all successful businesses are core building blocks that all businesses need. There are no short cuts for a great idea, strong systems and processes, and a digital core that streamlines and connects people, customers, operations, logistics, procurement and people.
Confidence in using critical thinking to find opportunities and solve problems
Connect with a network of like-minded business owners
Develop a peer-reviewed pitch deck for your business idea
Gain access to legal, financial and marketing business resources
Pathways
Where this could take you
Apply your knowledge to start your own business or develop a side-hustle
Follow your passion
Take your idea and continue to research, develop and evolve it as you work toward a successful side-hustle.
Start your own business
Turn your idea for a new business, product or service into a reality or add a new brand to your current business.
Continued learning
Stack your credits toward our Master of Technological Futures or Master of Change and Organisational Resilience
OUTLINE
How this Micro-credential works
Incorporate the skills of entrepreneurship into your world
Apply and Enrol
If you are ready to enrol, complete the online application form. We will be in touch to provide you with everything you need to know to get started on your micro-credential journey.
Entrepreneurship Essentials
Begin with exploring entrepreneurship essentials - skills that are characteristic of successful entrepreneurs. Extend your understanding of data and pattern recognition for market validation, testing and prototyping.
Skills, Attitudes and Attributes
Expand your skill set engaging with ideas and frameworks for strategic thinking, funding and finance, communication, team building and entrepreneurial wellbeing. Apply your learning to create a pitch deck for an idea you are passionate about.
Follow up
Put your project into practice or further your knowledge with our Master of Technological Futures or Master of Change and Organisational Resilience
KEY INFORMATION AND FAQS
What you need to know
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