Business Planning Home Study Course

Following completion of the Business Planning home study course you’ll be able to:

• Describe & evaluate your business idea
• Carry out market research into your idea
• Market your product or service
• Compile the financial information required to run a business
• Produce a business plan
• Identify sources of funding
• Instigate relevant business controls

Qualification

The Business Planning home study course leads to the award Certificate in Business Planning - ASET Level 2. ASET is a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

Course Syllabus

The course is divided up into four modules, as follows:

Module 1: Planning to succeed

Personal profiling & self-assessment
Evaluating your business idea
Writing a business plan
Business structures
Basic accounting requirements

Module 2: Market Research

Types of Research
Survey methods
Questionnaires
Secondary research
Market research analysis

Module 3: Effective Marketing

The marketing cycle
Marketing plans
The cost per sale formula
Target customers
Business generation
The Marketing mix
Product life cycles

Module 4: Finance

Financial planning & control
A personal survival budget
Start up budget
The meaning of profit
Direct and fixed costs
Break even analysis
Costing & pricing
Sales forecasting and adjustments
Cash flow forecasting
Profit & loss forecasting
Capital requirements

Duration

You may register at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, with extensions being granted at our discretion. The Business Planning Home Study Course will take around 120 hours of study to complete.

Tutor Support and Assessment

The course is designed for you to study at home or work. You will receive a course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You will also have access to a dedicated student support line during working hours.

Each unit is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

What's included in the Business Planning Home Study Course?

Studyguide
Comprehensive study notes for each unit of the course
Self-assessment activities
Assignments
Tutor support
Assignment marking & feedback
ASET registration and accreditation

Your investment

£ 215.00

Methods of payment: Credit/Debit card online (using Paypal).

You can pay the course fees in full or by instalments.

If paying by instalments you will pay a deposit of £125, followed by 4 monthly instalments at £30 (credit card only). To pay by instalments please call 0845 094 5889 .

Business Planning Home Study Course

ASET Level 2
120 hours

Online payments are made using Paypal - all major credit and debit cards accepted.

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Home Business Start-Up Programme

Would you like extra support as you set up your business?

Lotus Start-Up Programmes have been designed specifically for women starting a business for a better work/life balance. In addition to your home study course you'll receive a range of other support services including success coaching, start-up mentoring and access to ongoing business support.