Duration:
3 days 
+1 day for internationally Accredited Exam
Price:
​Course Price: R2695.00 excl VAT
Exam Price: R850 with re-write excl VAT (Optional)
Certificate of training:
1 x StellieTech Certificate of Successful Completion
1 x Internationally Accredited E-Certificate
Recommended Prerequisites:
​Learners are required to have knowledge, comprehension and application of English at Grade 10 or equivalent.
Venue:
​Stellenbosch Academy (Address)​
Or 
Online Training (100% Remote)

Times:
​Monday - Friday (09:00 - 16:00)

Official Exam:
Internationally Accredited ESB Exam
Preparation: Assessment, Simulation and Video's
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  • Course Overview
  • Detailed Course Outline
  • Why Get Certified
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business Course

The Entrepreneurship and Small Business course not only focusses on the traits and characteristics of an entrepreneur, but also how to recognize various business opportunities, the value proposition of your business, and many more topics.

Candidates will learn conceptual knowledge of entrepreneurial and small business principles. You do not need to have real-world experience as a small business owner or manager in order to take and pass the exam, the ESB course help you in preparation thereof. Successful completion of this certification will validate the skills and knowledge for those students wanting to work in a middle-skill trade profession as their own boss and those with entrepreneurship and small business career aspirations.

How does it work?

Our courses are fully facilitated and self paced, and can either be done at our training center or 100% remote (online). Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement from StellieTech and thereafter, you will be preparing to write the Internationally Accredited Certification Exam which you can book with your StellieTech Course Facilitator/Trainer. The exam can be done at the training center, or 100% remote (online). Should you pass your exam, you will be awarded the Internationally Accredited Certified Exam Certificate which you will receive from the certifying body: Certiport.
WHEN DOING THE COURSE ONLINE
All you need is a laptop / desktop computer with a stable internet connection. You will receive an online enrolment document via email with your username and password as well as the web address where you will be accessing the course from. The enrolment document also outlines how the course is structured and how to navigate through the course. You will have access to our dedicated support team who will be ready and available should you require any assistance.
when doing the course at our training center

Each Course Includes:

  • Video-based Instructions
  • Exercise Labs
  • Pre- and Post Assessments
  • Flash Cards in addition to PDF Workbooks. The workbooks includes fill-in-the blanks, glossary terms and definitions and many other resources to reinforce learning.

Benefits:

  • ​Teaches basic entrepreneurship concepts such as ideation, opportunity recognition, market research and analysis, business plan development, financial planning, and business management.
  • Addresses the importance of thinking and acting with an entrepreneurial mindset in relation to business or any career.
  • Demystifies the process of starting a business by presenting difficult economic, financial and business concepts in a manner easily understood by beginners
Upon successfully completing the exam:​
  • You will receive the Internationally Accredited Exam Certificate which gets sent to you directly from the certifying body: Certiport.
  • StellieTech will email you your E-Certificate and Score Report.
  • You will receive an "Acclaim" badge which can be added to your LinkedIn profile to prove that you are certified.
The Entrepreneur
  • Characteristics of the Entrepreneur
  • Self-Assessments
  • Business Opportunities
  • Risks/Benefits of Being an Entrepreneur
Opportunity Recognition
  • Types of Opportunities
  • Demand
  • Customers
  • Value Proposition
Starting a Business
  • Business Plan
  • Legal Structures
  • Getting Started
  • Licenses and Regulations
  • Start-Up Funding
  • Support
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • Exit Strategies​
​Business Operations
  • Personnel
  • Division of Labor
  • Taxes
  • Intellectual Property
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Supply Chain
  • Sustainability
  • Growth Milestones
Marketing and Sales
  • Successful Sales
  • Finding Customers
  • Retaining Customers
  • Communication
Financial Management
  • Financial Statements
  • Credit Ratings
  • Expenses
  • Pricing
  • Analyze Cash Flow
  • Cash Flow Budget
  • Break-Even
In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope because they are a credible, third-party assessment of one’s skill and knowledge for a given subject.
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business is a certification from Certiport, that ensures tomorrow's leaders are prepared with the toolkit they need to get ahead in today's competitive landscape. Whether you are starting a bakery or launching the next billion dollar startup, ESB validates a students' understanding of core business principles, including the essentials needed to launch and maintain a successful business.

These core concepts include entrepreneurship; recognizing and evaluating opportunities; planning for, starting, and operating a business; marketing and sales; venture capital and seed funding; and financial management.

Some of the key benefits of certification include:

  • Validation of knowledge
  • Increased marketability
  • Increased earning power
  • Enhanced academic performance
  • Improved reputation
  • Enhanced credibility
  • Increased confidence
  • Respect from peers

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