Duration & Delivery

16 Weeks | Part-time, Blended, and Modular learning.

Programme Objective

To provide a comprehensive introduction to setting up, validating, and registering a new business venture.

Entry Requirements

• Open to anyone with basic English proficiency and reliable internet access.
• An NQF Level 4 or Grade 12 qualification is ideal, as this is the minimum entry requirement at CUT.

Course Policies

• Instructional Offerings: All modules and instructional offerings are compulsory.
• Credit Transfer / RPL: This course may be used to recognise prior learning (RPL) to earn credits for equivalent NQF level courses where RPL is recognised by the institution.

PART 1: Foundations of Entrepreneurship

• Module 1: Course overview and “in conversation with role models” (2 weeks / 20 hrs)
• Module 2: Introduction to entrepreneurship (2 weeks / 20 hrs)
• Module 3: Idea validation (2 weeks / 20 hrs)
• Module 4: Market research (2 weeks / 20 hrs)

PART 2: Execution & Launch

• Module 5: The business plan (2 weeks / 20 hrs)
• Module 6 & 7: Business registration and launch preparation (4 weeks / 40 hrs)