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NONAC08124

Start Your Own Business

Non-accredited Short Course

 Get specialised skills to take a business idea to fruition.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 08 Jul 2024 Duration: 6 weeks View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee
$1,050

Course overview

Take the next step in starting your own business with this short course.

This course will give you the specialised skills to take a business idea to fruition.  The course includes the essentials such as developing a business plan, legal requirements, contracts, accounting basics, marketing fundamentals and risk management.

You will cover the following topics:

  1. Overview: idea development and evaluation
  2. Being entrepreneurial / personal branding
  3. Creating existence
  4. Business model development
  5. Value proposition development
  6. Proof of concept
  7. Marketing strategies for startups
  8. Gaining traction / using freelancers / beachhead strategy
  9. Finance fundamentals / crowd sourcing
  10. Key startup budgets
  11. Online strategy (website / social media)
  12. Pitch deck presentations (entrepreneurs)

Course outcomes will include:

  1. Pitch deck for presentations to stakeholders
  2. Crowdfunding submission
  3. Landing page website
  4. Business model
  5. Beachhead Plan Horizon 1

Course outcome:

Statement of Participation

Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank
On Campus
08 Jul 2024
6 weeks
Part time 2 nights per week
  • Full fee: $1,050
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South Bank

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

08 Jul 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

6 weeks

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 2 nights per week

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,050
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

No assessment

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

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Start Your Own Business (NONAC08124)

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COURSE CODE: NONAC08124
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Important information

Course commencement is subject to minimum enrolment numbers.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.