Microcredential Summary
This Small Business Essentials Toolkit is a collection of 12 micro-credentials covering the range of knowledge and skills for the Small Business owner / Entrepreneur in establishing, managing and building growth and sustainability in a small business. The suite also meets the professional development and upskilling for teachers who teach the Australian Curriculum Business stream.
The micro-credential suite includes the following micro-credentials listed as a suggested study work plan:
- Business Fundamentals for Small Business Owners
- Accounting Fundamentals for Small Business Entrepreneurs
- Consumer Behaviour Fundamentals
- Marketing Strategies (Online) for Small Business Entrepreneurs
- Creating Work Culture as a Small Business Entrepreneur
- Social Media for Small Business
- Building your Personal and Professional Profile
- Marketing Plan Essentials for Small Business Entrepreneurs
- Supply Chain Fundamentals in Small Business
- Innovation for Small Business
- STP (Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning) model/process for Small Business
- Business Plan Fundamentals for Small Business Owners.
There is scope for this suite to be offered as a face to face workshop opportunity based on client demand.
This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this micro-credential. It is relevant for anyone wishing to develop or update their skills in operating a Small Business.
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For direct access to the micro-credential, visit our Learning Management Site: Be Different
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
This micro-credential provides professional upskilling for Indigenous Business owners, or those wishing to develop their business skills.
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
24 hours of study offered as 12 two-hour modules on Small Business topics:
- Business Fundamentals for Small Business Owners
- Accounting Fundamentals for Small Business Entrepreneurs
- Consumer Behaviour Fundamentals
- Marketing Strategies (Online) for Small Business Entrepreneurs
- Creating Work Culture as a Small Business Entrepreneur
- Social Media for Small Business
- Building your Personal and Professional Profile
- Marketing Plan Essentials for Small Business Entrepreneurs
- Supply Chain Fundamentals in Small Business
- Innovation for Small Business
- STP (Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning) model/process for Small Business
- Business Plan Fundamentals for Small Business Owners.
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- Define the knowledge and skills required to successfully operate a Small Business
- Identify the legal elements and obligations when establishing and managing a Small Business
- Apply basic financial management concepts and tools in business management
- Develop a marketing plan for your business using principles of marketing and utilising contemporary marketing tools.
Assessment
Online quiz for each module
Professional profile development