Certificate in Writing a Business Plan QLS Level 2
Course at QLS Level 2
Endorsement Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
Study Method Distance Learning
Course Duration 125 Recommended Study Hours
Entry Requirements No Entry Requirements
Start Date Ongoing
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Online Business Plan Course.

Want to know how to write a business plan?

The importance of the professional business plan in establishing a new brand cannot be overstated. In every respect, this one document represents the blueprint by which the business will be planned, built, managed and ultimately made successful. Every key stage in the development of the new business is both broken down and outlined in detail. From the initial idea itself to sourcing funds to marketing and more, the strength of the business plan will be reflected in the strength of the business as a whole.

This online business plan course, has been designed for those looking to transform a winning idea into a world-class business. Explore the key stages and requirements for building a competitive brand, taking charge of your future and writing your own success story. Over the course of five intensive units of business plan course online, candidates are guided through target audience identification, research and development of products (R&D), effective marketing strategies, financing, forecasting and ongoing budgeting

This business plan course online, is delivered over five in-depth modules:

Module 1 – What is a Business Plan For?

The opening course module explores the primary core purpose of the business plan and its role in establishing successful brands. The content of the contemporary business plan is broken down and explored, along with how to define the value of a business, identifying target audiences, carrying out audience analysis and a series of key business plan rules.

Module 2 – Defining Your Company

How to identify the relevance and potential strengths of a proposed business forms the primary focus of Module 2. Along with deeper market-analysis insights and how to pen professional company descriptions, candidates explore the concept of the USP (Unique Selling Point) and how to develop persuasive product descriptions.

Module 3 – Creating a Marketing Strategy

An overview of the importance of consumer analysis follows in Module 3, which also guides candidates through the creation of effective marketing strategies. Course content covers marketing plan analysis, selection of distributions channels, how to persuasively push the brand’s USP and how social media can be a uniquely powerful marketing platform.

Module 4 – Creating the Sales Plan

The following module outlines the key elements of the corporate sales plan. Along with an in-depth exploration of the ‘sales cycle’ theory, candidates learn how to create professional sales plans and investigate the relationship between thorough planning and stronger sales/performance.

Module 5 – Developing Financial Projections

Closing the course, Module 5 provides candidates with a broad overview of essential business financial theory and terminology. Approaches to accurate financial projections and planning are introduced, along with important budget considerations and an overview of GAAP – (General Accepted Accounting Principles).

OHSC Certificate of Completion - Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included.

Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Completion - Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £85

Note: A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Our business administration courses are designed to support ambitious candidates as they climb the ladder in any area of business. An intermediate Level 3 Certificate could be the ideal choice for newcomers looking to get a strong start, or experienced personnel ready to take the next step in their career.

No - it is not necessary to have any prior experience or qualifications to successfully enrol on any of our courses. All business administration programmes begin with simple topics and gradually progress towards more complex and advanced knowledge areas.  Prior experience and qualifications are therefore unnecessary.

Selecting the most appropriate course means finding a program that pairs with your preferences and your expectations.  If you are looking to build a successful career in high-level leadership, we recommend choosing a diploma-level course. If simply exploring the basics as a newcomer, a lower-level certificate could be ideal.

The enrolment process takes place online and can be completed within a matter of minutes.  All you need to do is complete and submit the online form on our website, complete the payment process and wait to receive your login credentials.  After which, you can begin working through your business administration course at your own pace.

Your assigned tutor will be on hand at all times to answer any questions or concerns you may have, regarding either the course materials or the written assignments.  You will be able to submit your questions and requests for help to your tutor via our online learning platform, after you receive your login credentials.

There are no minimum or maximum word requirements for the assignments you will be requested to submit.  Assignments are submitted to accurately measure the acquired knowledge of learners at the end of each unit, and their understanding of the course materials.  It is therefore up to you how long or short your answers to the questions are.

You will receive your first assignment when you access the first module of your course via our online learning platform. Each subsequent assignment will then be issued upon successful completion of the prior assignment. If any of the assignments you submit are unsuccessful, they can be taken again an unlimited number of times.

We always do our best to mark assignments and return helpful feedback to learners within 10 Days.  However, the actual time may occasionally be shorter or longer than this, in accordance with the number of assignments we are dealing with at the time.  We will inform you in advance if any delays are likely.

Payment can be made for any of our courses using all major credit or debit cards, or via PayPal.  If you would like to pay for one of our programs using a different payment method, please contact a member of our admissions team for more information. All payments are processed in GBP.

All learners are assigned a tutor at the time of their enrolment, who can be contacted anytime via our online learning platform. Your tutor will provide all the help and support you need to get the most out of your course, and will be available for assistance if you have any issues with your course materials or assignments.

We offer an extensive range of management and business courses to suit all requirements and career objectives.  Just a few examples of which include (Business Management/Administration courses).