Course Summary
This micro-credential provides resources to build knowledge, skills, capability, and sustainability in small arts business development in Queensland. The course will outline the knowledge and skills required to start, grow and consolidate a small business. Fundamentals of business design, development and sustainability will be covered.
This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge that can be shared on your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
What is a Digital Badge?
The Creative Business Champions program has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland's Regional Arts Services Network.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsNo specific entry requirements.
Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
Course Details
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Admission Codes
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Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Completing this micro-credential will assist artists and employees of small to medium arts organisations to develop and manage their own business.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
3 hours of online self-paced learning.
Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
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Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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- Identify arts business structures
- Identify core elements of a strategic arts business plan.
Assessment
Online Quiz
Award
Digital Badge via Credly
Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share on social media or add to a professional portfolio.