Build your business knowledge and confidence in just 2 weeks…
Gain the practical skills and knowledge you need to start and grow your own business. From business planning to social media promotion and AI tools, this free course prepares you for real-world entrepreneurship.
This comprehensive online course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to turn their ideas into a successful business. Over 2 weeks, you’ll develop essential skills in business planning, marketing, financial management and legal structures. The course combines live teaching sessions, independent study and practical workbook exercises to ensure you gain hands-on experience.
You’ll learn how to create a business plan, understand legislation affecting businesses, set up legal structures and promote your products or services using social media and AI tools.
Throughout the course, you’ll also focus on personal development, time management, and practical enterprise skills, helping you build confidence, resilience and a clear roadmap for your business.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully completed workbook, practical business knowledge and a certification to showcase your achievements.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
Source: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
What you’ll learn…
3 simple steps to qualification…
You can begin your stress-free journey to qualification by completing the short form on this page.
Our team will confirm your place and guide you through the next steps.
Join expert-led online sessions, complete your workbook and apply your new skills through flexible independent study from home.
Submit your completed workbook for review, pass the quality checks and receive your nationally recognised certification.
Watch recent video testimonials from our learners…
The level 2 certificate is available online through one of our approved training provider partners.
The course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), formerly known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB), which supports adult learning and skill development across the country.
More people than ever now qualify for free courses…
Our friendly course advisers are here to help you every step of the way.
Whether you have questions about eligibility, course details, enrolment, or need guidance, we’ve got you covered.
Read our advisers’ Trustpilot reviews…
Great experience, Kelly explained the course to me over the phone in great detail. Thank you 😊
Charlotte Redden
Kelly Addis was really helpful, engaging and knowledgable. She made the application process really easy.
Luke
I’m so happy that I applied for a free course. Kelly Addis has been extremely helpful.
Yvonne Hinckesman
Excellent customer service from Kelly Addis. Thank you for the easy steps.
Azalea O'Rourke
Mark was very professional, helpful, approachable, and very quick to respond to any queries I had.
Nicole Powell
I would like to thank Mark Bromwich for helping me on to a level 2 course. He made the process very easy.
Ben Hudston
Thank you to Mark Bromwich for being a friendly and helpful guide to start me on the road to achieving my next learning goals.
Shani Storrie
My advisor, Mark Bromwich, has been brilliant. Very responsive to questions and full of helpful information too.
Gill Clulow
Thank you Helen for the excellent support. I cannot recommend these courses highly enough.
Ali Gowe
Helen made me feel comfortable and helped me fully understand how to navigate through the course from the very start.
Heywood Similon
Excellent service with easy to follow instructions. Dealt with Helen Whitthread who was very professional and helpful.
Paul Griffiths
Helen Whitthread, as student advisor, was fabulous and helped with a very quick and efficient enrolment.
Carla Johnson
Quick, easy and very friendly enrolment. Thank you Helen Whitthread
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