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.
FOR MORE INFO/BOOKINGS, PLEASE CONTACT:
- Deborah Faria-Carrao
- Tel: 021 447 7565
- Email: deborah@getsmarter.co.za


