Have your wondered what it is like to run your own small business. This course will give you an introduction to what is required to start, develop and grow your own business.
Who is the course aimed at?
The course is aimed at Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who live in a Staffordshire not Stoke-on-Trent postcode. The course is for individuals who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of small businesses. This course is designed to be a progression course or for those individuals who wish to develop STEM skills further in the small business sector.
Entry Requirements
No prior knowledge or experience is required but a wish to want to learn more about running your own small business is desirable. Potential learners must be willing to commit to all course sessions and be willing to work towards learning aims and complete a learner journal. Learning support is available throughout your course if required.
Course Content
Learn how set yourself achievable goals and develop ideas with a simple business plan. This course will cover how you might want to start, develop and grow a small business, design a product, make it and sell it! Learners will experience several different businesses centred around food, plants, animals and rural leisure. This course is for anyone who is interested or simply curious to find out a little more about working for yourself.
Learning Methods
Face to face learning in a classroom or outdoor learning environment, using a variety of user-friendly learning styles and activities.
Learner Support
Learning support is offered throughout the course to meet learners’ needs, whether it be a scribe, a reading pen, an Ipad or 1:1 classroom support to build confidence and guide learners in the right direction.
Course assessment
Learners will be reviewed at the start of the course to find their starting point and working level, throughout the course learners will be assessed formatively with tutor/learner reviews. At the end of the course learners can reflect on their progress and how they have achieved, tutors will assess learners summatively. Learners will be given the opportunity each week to review their learning and identify where they may need extra support to enable their full enjoyment and progress.
Course Materials
This is a hands-on practical course and participants should dress in appropriate clothing for both indoors and outdoors. There will be a study visit to local successful businesses.
What can learners do next/progress onto?
Learners can upskill in maths with Multiply courses or continue with further courses at Upper Moreton Rural Activities.
Dates and times
28/02/2025 – 04/04/2025, 10am-3pm, Fridays
Where?
Upper Moreton Farm, Bishton Lane, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST18 0XD
Are there any fees?
There are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Upper Moreton Rural Activities
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Open to all, potential learners will be invited to a taster session to assess suitability to the programme.
Please contact: Carol Carney
Telephone 07814 237211
