ENTREPRENEURSHIP: HOW TO GET FUNDING

ENTREPRENEURSHIP: HOW TO GET FUNDING

1. SCOPE

This Unit Standard is aimed at giving the learners a fundamental understanding of the importance of innovation in business success. The learner will gain knowledge of specific techniques for releasing creativity in the development a viable business venture.

It will also address the behavioural (psycho-social) barriers that contribute to failure in starting and sustaining an enterprise.

The qualifying learner will be able to:

• • Develop specific techniques for releasing creativity in developing ideas/opportunities for a new venture.
  • Determine the role of innovation in the development and growth of a new venture.
  • Apply principles and practices of innovation in the development and growth of a new venture.

2. PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS / LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE

Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in Computer Literacy, Mathematical Literacy and Communications at NQF level 3 or equivalent.

3. DURATION

2 Days

4. UNIT STANDARDS REFERENCE

114600    Apply innovative thinking to the development of a small business    NQF 4   4 credits 

5. COST

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