NZQA Approved Certificate Programmes

The Certificate in Small Business Management programme is designed for business owners and potential business owners.  The course is very practical, and based on your own business or business idea.  You will need your own business (or business idea) to work on.  The aim of the programme is to offer practical assistance rather than an academic approach to learning.  This course will help you make decisions about going into business and develop practical business and finance skills to assist you in business.   By the end of the programme you will have completed a comprehensive business plan for your own business.

The Certificate in Applied Small Business Growth and Development (CABG) programme is a very practical, hands on course designed for existing business owners, managers and key staff, and based on your own business or the business that employs you.  This course helps you analyse your business in depth so that you can identify and problem solve business issues.  You then choose two key areas or projects relevant to your business to implement during the programme.  To help you stay on track, you will have the opportunity to access an experienced business mentor to assist you identify, implement and monitor your progress.  You will learn from other business owners and improve your project management skills.  You will have the opportunity to hone your presentation skills and effectively promote your business.