GetSmarter: University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Start and Manage a Small Business Course

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GetSmarter is a high-touch online education company that works together with top universities and industry experts to present a portfolio of courses throughout South Africa.

COURSE NAME:

  • University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Start and Manage a Small Business Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  • The course in a nutshell:
    • Learn how to start and run a small business in South Africa.
    • Guides you through each stage of business establishment and management, from conceptualising a new business idea to selling your first product or service and growing your enterprise sustainably.
    • 9-week part-time practical course presented online throughout South Africa.
    • Results in a Certificate in Starting and Managing a Small Business from the University of Cape Town (Law@Work).
  • Course modules:
    • Module 1: Introduction to the small business environment
    • Module 2: Identifying new business opportunities
    • Module 3: The legal environment
    • Module 4: Business planning
    • Module 5: Financing decisions
    • Module 6: Financial management
    • Module 7: Human resources
    • Module 8: Effective marketing for small businesses
    • Module 9: Management and growth

COURSE DURATION:

  • 9-week part-time online course

COURSE DATES:

  • Course starts 13 February 2012.

COURSE LOCATION:

  • This course is based online through the internet, therefore available throughout South Africa and abroad.

PREREQUISITES:

  • The only requirement is that you have an email address and access to the internet, since all aspects of the course are conducted online. A matric certificate is recommended, since the courses are of a university standard, but is not required.

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