Enterprise Development
| Entry Level Award in Enterprising Skills and Employability (Entry 3)Full details |
| The Entry Level Award in Enterprising Skills and Employability (Entry 3) (QCF) is designed to give learners the opportunity to explore the skills required within enterprise and by an entrepreneur and further explore these through developing important employability skills. Qualification Overview Entry Level Award in Enterprising Skills and Employability (Entry 3) (QCF) QCF Reference Number [...] |
| Entry Level Certificate in Enterprising Skills and Employability (Entry 3)Full details |
| The Entry Level Certificate in Enterprising Skills and Employability (Entry 3) (QCF) is designed to give learners the opportunity to explore the skills required within enterprise and by an entrepreneur and further explore these through developing important employability skills. Qualification Overview Entry Level Certificate in Enterprising Skills and Employability (Entry 3) (QCF) QCF Reference Number [...] |
| Level 1 Award in Enterprising Skills and EmployabilityFull details |
| The Level 1 Award in Enterprising Skills and Employability (QCF) is designed to give learners the opportunity to explore the skills required within enterprise and by an entrepreneur and further explore these through developing important employability skills. Qualification Overview Level 1 Award in Enterprising Skills and Employability (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/5462/1 Credit Value* 6 [...] |
| Level 1 Award in Understanding Business Money ManagementFull details |
| The Level 1 Award in Understanding Business Money Management (QCF) is designed to give learners the knowledge in planning finance within a business. The qualification looks at the importance of money when running a business and how to plan the money requirements of the business. Qualification Overview Level 1 Award in Understanding Business Money Management [...] |
| Level 1 Award in Understanding Business Opportunities and RisksFull details |
| The Level 1 Award in Understanding Business Opportunities and Risks (QCF) is designed to give learners the knowledge in the risks and opportunities that you may encounter when running a business. The qualification looks at how to develop ideas for products and services and the potential risks that are involved when starting a business. Qualification [...] |
| Level 1 Award in Understanding Business PlanningFull details |
| The Level 1 Award in Understanding Business Planning (QCF) is designed to give learners knowledge in business planning. The qualification looks at the importance of business planning and the legislation that can affect the development of plans. Qualification Overview Level 1 Award in Understanding Business Planning (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/5467/0 Credit Value* 1 credit [...] |
| Level 1 Award in Understanding Enterprise and Enterprising SkillsFull details |
| The Level 1 Award in Understanding Enterprise and Enterprising Skills (QCF) is designed to give learners knowledge in what enterprise means to them. The qualification looks at what enterprise is and what skills and behaviours are involved in being enterprising. Qualification Overview Level 1 Award in Understanding Enterprise and Enterprising Skills (QCF) QCF Reference Number [...] |
| Level 1 Award in Understanding How to Make Successful Deals in BusinessFull details |
| The Level 1 Award in Understanding How to Make Successful Deals in Business (QCF) is designed to give learners knowledge regarding deal negotiation. The qualification looks at the importance of negotiating business deals and the process that you would follow. Qualification Overview Level 1 Award in Understanding How to Make Successful Deals in Business (QCF) [...] |
| Level 1 Award in Understanding How to Market Your BusinessFull details |
| The Level 1 Award in Understanding How to Market Your Business (QCF) is designed to give learners the knowledge of the importance of market research and how a business can reach and assess the satisfaction level of customers. Qualification Overview Level 1 Award in Understanding How to Market Your Business QCF Reference Number 600/5481/5 Credit [...] |
| Level 1 Award in Understanding How to Maximise Business Support OpportunitiesFull details |
| The Level 1 Award in Understanding How to Maximise Business Support Opportunities (QCF) is designed to give learners the knowledge of different types of support opportunities available when starting a business. Qualification Overview Level 1 Award in Understanding How to Maximise Business Support Opportunities (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/5483/9 Credit Value* 1 credit Guided Learning [...] |
| Level 1 Award in Understanding Personal Enterprising QualitiesFull details |
| The Level 1 Award in Understanding Personal Enterprising Qualities (QCF) is designed to give learners the opportunity to explore whether running a business is an appropriate option and the skills that would be required to do so. Qualification Overview Level 1 Award in Understanding Personal Enterprising Qualities (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/5485/2 Credit Value* 1 [...] |
| Level 1 Certificate in Enterprising Skills and EmployabilityFull details |
| The Level 1 Certificate in Enterprising Skills and Employability (QCF) is designed to give learners the opportunity to explore the skills required within enterprise and by an entrepreneur and further explore these through developing important employability skills. Qualification Overview Level 1 Certificate in Enterprising Skills and Employability (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/5427/X Credit Value* 13 [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Aspects of Enterprise (2012)Full details |
| The Level 2 Award in Aspects of Enterprise (QCF) is an introductory qualification aimed at individuals who have an interest in developing a practical understanding of enterprise. As a Level 2 qualification, the learning is targeted at the type of self employment where an individual might work independently. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in [...] |
| Level 2 Award In Aspects of Preparing to Set Up a New BusinessFull details |
| The Level 2 Award In Aspects of Preparing to Set Up a New Business (QCF) allows learners a flexible approach to learning about, and preparing for, self employment. It is designed for those who think they may wish to start a business at some time in the future and want to complete a short programme [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Enterprising Skills and EmployabilityFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Enterprising Skills and Employability (QCF) is designed to give learners the opportunity to explore the skills required within enterprise and by an entrepreneur and further explore these through developing important employability skills. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Enterprising Skills and Employability (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/5463/3 Credit Value* 6 [...] |
| Level 2 Certificate in Creating and Starting Your BusinessFull details |
| The Level 2 Certificate in Creating and Starting Your Business (QCF) is designed to equip people with the necessary skills to establish a business. The qualification is targeted at self employment where an individual might work independently and within an existing market. Qualification Overview Level 2 Certificate in Creating and Starting Your Business (QCF) [...] |
| Level 2 Certificate in Enterprising Skills and EmployabilityFull details |
| The Level 2 Certificate in Enterprising Skills and Employability (QCF) is designed to give learners the opportunity to explore the skills required within enterprise and by an entrepreneur and further explore these through developing important employability skills. Qualification Overview Level 2 Certificate in Enterprising Skills and Employability (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/5464/5 Credit Value* 13 [...] |
| Level 2 Certificate In Preparing to Set Up a New BusinessFull details |
| The Level 2 Certificate In Preparing to Set Up a New Business (QCF) allows learners a flexible approach to learning about, and preparing for, self employment. It is designed for those who think they may wish to start a business at some time in the future and want to complete a comprehensive programme of preparatory [...] |
| Level 3 Award in Aspects of Enterprise (2012)Full details |
| The Level 3 Award in Aspects of Enterprise (QCF) is aimed at individuals who have an interest in developing a practical understanding of enterprise. As a Level 3 qualification, the learning is targeted at those wishing to develop an understanding of some of the aspects of setting up a more ‘complex’ business. Qualification Overview [...] |
| Level 3 Award In Aspects of Preparing to Set Up a New BusinessFull details |
| The Level 3 Award In Aspects of Preparing to Set Up a New Business (QCF) allows learners a flexible approach to learning about, and preparing for, self employment. It is designed for those who think they may wish to start a business at some time in the future and want to complete a short programme [...] |
| Level 3 Certificate in Creating and Starting Your BusinessFull details |
| The Level 3 Certificate in Creating and Starting Your Business (QCF) is designed to equip people with the necessary skills to establish a business. The qualification is targeted at self employment where an individual might work independently and within an existing market. Qualification Overview Level 3 Certificate in Creating and Starting Your Business (QCF) [...] |
| Level 3 Certificate In Preparing to Set Up a New BusinessFull details |
| The Level 3 Certificate In Preparing to Set Up a New Business (QCF) allows learners a flexible approach to learning about, and preparing for, self employment. It is designed for those who think they may wish to start a business at some time in the future and want to complete a comprehensive programme of preparatory [...] |
| Level 3 Diploma in Enterprising Skills in a Business EnvironmentFull details |
| The Level 3 Diploma in Enterprising Skills in a Business Environment (QCF) is designed to support the development of enterprising skills amongst new and/or existing members of staff to address the challenges and opportunities of helping to develop and grow a business in an economy with increasing levels of ambiguity and uncertainty. Qualification Overview [...] |
Social Enterprise
| Level 2 Award in Planning and Delivering One Off Social Enterprise ActivityFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Planning and Delivering One-Off Social Enterprise Activity (QCF) allows the learner to take a significant role within a group to run a mini social enterprise within a community-based market. Money raised can be donated to a social cause or reinvested in the enterprise so that it continues to provide a [...] |
| Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Ongoing Social Enterprise ActivityFull details |
| The Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Ongoing Social Enterprise Activity (QCF) allows the learner to take a significant role within a group to run a mini social enterprise within a community-based market. Money raised can be donated to a social cause or reinvested in the enterprise so that it continues to provide a [...] |
Enterprise Essentials
| Level 1 Award in Social Media for Business UseFull details |
| The Level 1 Award in Social Media for Business Use (QCF) is designed to give learners the opportunity to explore how social media can be used by a business in order to make use of networks in order to engage with potential and existing customers. Qualification Overview Level 1 Award in Social Media for Business [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Business Financial NeedsFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Business Financial Needs (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to understand how to estimate the financial needs of a business. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Business Financial Needs (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6233/2 Credit Value* 3 credits Guided Learning Hours 26 hours Duration [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Business InfrastructureFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Business Infrastructure (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to understand the types of infrastructure that would be appropriate for business and how it can be created. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Business Infrastructure (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6222/8 Credit Value* 2 credits Guided [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Business Legal RequirementsFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Business Legal Requirements (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to understand the types of legal status that could be used by a business and how to comply with the legal requirements of setting up and running a business. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Business [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Business NegotiationFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Business Negotiation (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to understand the types of deals that will need to be negotiated for a business and how this should be done appropriately. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Business Negotiation (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6224/1 Credit Value* [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Business RelationshipsFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Business Relationships (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to understand how to establish business contacts and build relationships that will benefit the business. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Business Relationships (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6225/3 Credit Value* 3 credits Guided Learning Hours 26 hours [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Cash Flow ForecastingFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Cash Flow Forecasting (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to understand how to set up both cash flow forecasts and targets for a business and how to review income and expenditure shortfalls. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Cash Flow Forecasting (QCF) QCF Reference Number [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Choosing Business PremisesFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Choosing Business Premises (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to understand why premises are important to a business and how suitable premises are important to meet business needs. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Choosing Business Premises (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6227/7 Credit Value* 4 credits [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Marketing for a New BusinessFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Marketing for a New Business (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to understand how to identify customer needs and market products or services appropriately. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Marketing for a New Business (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6228/9 Credit Value* 3 credits Guided [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Planning for SalesFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Planning for Sales (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to understand how to review methods of selling products or services and how to set sales targets for a business. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Planning for Sales (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6229/0 Credit Value* [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Recruitment for Your BusinessFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Recruitment for Your Business (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to advertise and recruit staff members for the business. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Recruitment for Your Business (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6230/7 Credit Value* 3 credits Guided Learning Hours 30 hours Duration Completion [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Selling a Product or ServiceFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Selling a Product or Service (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to understand the buying needs and interests of customers and how to promote the features and benefits of products or services. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Selling a Product or Service (QCF) QCF [...] |
| Level 2 Award in Supplier SelectionFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in Supplier Selection (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to understand how to purchase supplies and set up stock control processes. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award in Supplier Selection (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6232/0 Credit Value* 2 credits Guided Learning Hours 20 hours Duration Completion within [...] |
| Level 2 Award in the Promotion of Products and Services Through Social MediaFull details |
| The Level 2 Award in the Promotion of Products and Services Through Social Media (QCF) is designed to give learners the opportunity to understand how social media can play its part in the carrying out of market research and the promotion of a business’s products and services. It also allows the learner to understand the [...] |
| Level 3 Award in Principles of Mobile Social Media for a BusinessFull details |
| The Level 3 Award in Principles of Mobile Social Media for a Business (QCF) is designed to equip people with an introduction as to what would be involved in the use of mobile social media. Qualification Overview Level 3 Award in Principles of Mobile Social Media for a Business (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6209/5 [...] |
| Level 3 Award in Principles of Social Media Advertising and PromotionFull details |
| The Level 3 Award in Principles of Social Media Advertising and Promotion (QCF) is designed to equip people with an introduction as to what would be involved in the use of social media for advertising and promotion campaigns. Qualification Overview Level 3 Award in Principles of Social Media Advertising and Promotion (QCF) QCF Reference [...] |
| Level 3 Award in Principles of Social Media Within a BusinessFull details |
| The Level 3 Award in Principles of Social Media Within a Business (QCF) is designed to equip people with an introduction as to what would be involved in the use of social media within business. Qualification Overview Level 3 Award in Principles of Social Media Within a Business (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6207/1 Credit [...] |
| Level 3 Certificate in Mobile Social Media for a BusinessFull details |
| The Level 3 Certificate in Mobile Social Media for a Business (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to carry out campaigns using mobile social media. Qualification Overview Level 3 Certificate in Mobile Social Media for a Business (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6272/1 Credit Value* 16 credits Guided Learning Hours [...] |
| Level 3 Certificate in Social Media Advertising and PromotionFull details |
| The Level 3 Certificate in Social Media Advertising and Promotion (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to carry out advertising and promotion campaigns using social media. Qualification Overview Level 3 Certificate in Social Media Advertising and Promotion (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6273/3 Credit Value* 17 credits Guided Learning Hours [...] |
| Level 3 Certificate in Social Media Marketing Within a BusinessFull details |
| The Level 3 Certificate in Social Media Marketing Within a Business (QCF) is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to carry out marketing campaigns using social media. Qualification Overview Level 3 Certificate in Social Media Marketing Within a Business (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6206/X Credit Value* 17 credits Guided Learning Hours [...] |
Business Support
| Diploma in Business and Enterprise Support (SQA)Full details |
| The Diploma in Business and Enterprise Support aims to provide professionals within the business and enterprise support profession with the necessary knowledge and skills in order to carry out their roles in an effective and efficient manner. The qualification also provides the opportunity for the learner to widen their knowledge as to the bigger picture [...] |
| Level 3 Award in Enterprise MentoringFull details |
| The Level 3 Award in Enterprise Mentoring aims to provide an introduction to the role of the mentor to ensure that a new mentor has the right level of knowledge and understanding to undertake the mentor role. |
| Level 3 Certificate in Enterprise CoachingFull details |
| The Enterprise Coaching Award has been developed for enterprise support professionals working in a community setting with individuals, or small groups, with a focus on increasing their capacity to be ‘enterprising’ which may include becoming self employed. |
| Level 4 Certificate in Enterprise MentoringFull details |
| The Level 4 Certificate in Enterprise Mentoring aims to develop the skills and knowledge of an enterprise mentor enabling them to provide mentoring services to a wide range of start up or existing business enterprise owners. |
| Level 5 Certificate in Business SupportFull details |
| The Level 5 Certificate in Business Support focuses on the broad base of skills, knowledge and understanding needed by business advisers. |
| Level 5 Certificate in Promoting and Supporting Enterprise Mentoring ActivityFull details |
| The Level 5 Certificate in Promoting and Supporting Enterprise Mentoring Activity (QCF) aims to further develop enterprise mentoring skills in order that the enterprise mentor can promote the benefits of enterprise mentoring and share their skills, knowledge and experience with others. Qualification Overview Level 5 Certificate in Promoting and Supporting Enterprise Mentoring Activity (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/6706/8 Credit Value* [...] |
| Level 6 Award in Understanding Business and Enterprise SupportFull details |
| The Level 6 Award in Understanding Business and Enterprise Support (QCF) allows learners to develop an understanding of business and enterprise support structures at a local, regional and national level and the ways of assessing the impact of business and enterprise support interventions. Qualification Overview Level 6 Award in Understanding Business and Enterprise Support (QCF) [...] |
| Level 6 Award in Understanding Economic and Enterprise DevelopmentFull details |
| The Level 6 Award in Understanding Economic and Enterprise Development (QCF) allows learners to develop an understanding of different theories of economic development and the contribution of business enterprise to economic development at different geographical scales. Qualification Overview Level 6 Award in Understanding Economic and Enterprise Development (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/7998/8 Credit Value* 5 [...] |
Business and Enterprise Management
| Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Team LeadingFull details |
| The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Team Leading (QCF) is designed to give learners who are working within a team leading role the opportunity to develop their skills in supporting their team to work effectively and make improvements to meet organisational requirements. Qualification Overview Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Team Leading (QCF) QCF Reference Number [...] |
| Level 3 NVQ Certificate in ManagementFull details |
| The Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Management (QCF) is designed to give learners who are working within a management role the opportunity to develop their skills in supporting their staff members to work effectively and make improvements to meet organisational requirements. Qualification Overview Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Management (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/4473/1 [...] |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in ManagementFull details |
| The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Management (QCF) is designed to give learners who are working within a management role the opportunity to develop their skills in supporting their staff members to work effectively and make improvements to meet organisational requirements. Qualification Overview Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Management (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/4472/X [...] |
| Level 5 Award in the Management and Implementation of an Enterprise VentureFull details |
| The Level 5 Award in the Management and Implementation of an Enterprise Venture is designed for those in all sizes of company who are engaging in business improvement activities in order to address both business opportunities and threats. Qualification Overview Level 5 Award in the Management and Implementation of an Enterprise Venture (QCF) QCF Reference [...] |
| Level 5 Certificate in Managing the Achievement of Strategic ObjectivesFull details |
| The Level 5 Certificate in Managing the Achievement of Strategic Objectives (QCF) is designed for those in all sizes of company who are engaging in strategic management and review activities in order to support the achievement of strategic objectives for both own area of responsibility and the organisation as a whole. Qualification Overview Level 5 [...] |
| Level 6 Certificate in the Management and Implementation of an Enterprise VentureFull details |
| The Level 6 Certificate in the Management and Implementation of an Enterprise Venture is designed for those in all sizes of company who are engaging in business improvement activities in order to address both business opportunities and threats. Qualification Overview Level 6 Certificate in the Management and Implementation of an Enterprise Venture (QCF) QCF Reference [...] |
| Level 7 Certificate in the Management and Implementation of an Enterprise VentureFull details |
| The Level 7 Certificate in the Management and Implementation of an Enterprise Venture is designed for those in all sizes of company who are engaging in business improvement activities in order to address both business opportunities and threats. Qualification Overview Level 7 Certificate in the Management and Implementation of an Enterprise Venture (QCF) QCF Reference [...] |
Sector Specific
| Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work EnvironmentFull details |
| The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (QCF) is designed for those who assess occupational competence in an individual’s work environment. Qualification Overview Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/7121/7 Credit Value* 9 credits Guided Learning Hours 54 hours Duration Completion within two [...] |
| Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related AchievementFull details |
| The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (QCF) is designed for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the work environment, eg. a workshop, classroom or other training environment. Qualification Overview Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (QCF) QCF Reference Number 600/7123/0 Credit Value* 9 credits [...] |
| Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of AssessmentFull details |
| The Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (QCF) is designed for those who wish to develop their knowledge regarding the assessment process. This is an introductory qualification covering knowledge of the subject area and may not meet the minimum requirements of an Awarding Organisation for the delivery of qualifications. Further [...] |
| Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational AchievementFull details |
| The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF) is designed for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments others than the workplace, eg. a workshop, classroom or other training environment. Qualification Overview Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF) QCF Reference Number [...] |
Non regulatory
| Practitioner Certificate in Business SupportFull details |
| The SFEDI Awards Practitioner Certificate in Business Support is specifically designed to enable business advisers to help small businesses assess, develop and improve their business through both changes to the business and themselves. |
| Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise TrainingFull details |
| The SFEDI Awards Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise Training is designed to enable trainers to deliver appropriate training to small business owners and managers. |
| Practitioner Certificate in Providing Business InformationFull details |
| The SFEDI Awards Practitioner Certificate in Providing Business Information is specifically designed to enable business information advisers to help small businesses access information to develop and improve their business. |
| Practitioner Certificate in Social Enterprise SupportFull details |
| The SFEDI Awards Practitioner Certificate in Social Enterprise Support is designed to enable Social Enterprise Advisers to advise, develop and improve small businesses through changes to the business. It involves specialist knowledge in the area of Social Enterprise. Those likely to undertake this qualification are individuals who operate as business support professionals and is also applicable to those operating as managers and consultants to Third Sector organisations. |
