Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up

Course Code
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Course Type
Course Duration
1 academic year (36 weeks)
Location
Cradley Heath Skills Campus
Start Date
10 September, 2026

This course is ideal for:

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs.
  • Individuals considering self-employment.
  • Adults exploring a business idea alongside employment.
  • Learners wishing to gain enterprise and business planning skills.
  • Anyone interested in understanding how businesses are created and developed

Turn your business idea into a reality. Learn how to research your market, build your brand, manage business finances and create a professional business plan that could help launch your own enterprise.

  • Digital promotion
  • Campaign planning
  • Customer engagement
  • Social media channels
  • Audience targeting
  • Content creation
  • Digital branding 
  • Website traffic
  • Online discoverability
  • Email campaigns
  • Customer databases
  • Mobile apps
  • Digital communications
  • Campaign measurement
  • Data protection
  • Online reputation management 
  • Emerging digital techniques
  • Digital innovation
  • Crowdfunding
  • Business growth opportunities

Modules:

  • Initial Steps for a Business Start-Up Setting SMART campaign objectives.
  • Marketing for a Business Start-Up Social Media and Content Creation
  • Legal and Financial Considerations for a Business Start-Up Creating online identities for different audiences.
  • Developing a Business Plan Search Engine Optimisation

Facilities:

  • Modern, practical training facilities
  • Hands-on learning from experienced tutors
  • Industry-relevant digital training
  • Small, supportive learning environment

None.

  • Generative AI
  • AI chatbots
  • Voice search
  • AI-powered advertising
  • Predictive marketing
  • Virtual influencers
  • Marketing Agency Challenge

Portfolio assessment

The skills gained on this course can support progression to further digital qualifications and entry-level employment opportunities such as:

  • Further Level 2 or Level 3 Business qualifications.
  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship programmes.
  • Business Administration courses.
  • Accounting and Finance qualifications.
  • Marketing qualifications.
  • Self-employment and business start-up activity.

Apply for this course or find out more

Whether you prefer part-time, evening, or flexible study options, we offer learning that fits your goals. From building confidence to gaining new skills, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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