PCT-PC-004 · Professional Certificate Programme · School of Business, Finance & Management

Starting and Managing Small Business

Turn a business idea into a practical operating plan by learning opportunity analysis, business models, basic finance, marketing, operations, compliance and growth planning.

2 Months DurationBeginner LevelOnline / Self-Paced FormatPloutos Certificate of Completion Award

Course overview

Turn a business idea into a practical operating plan by learning opportunity analysis, business models, basic finance, marketing, operations, compliance and growth planning.

What you will learn

Evaluate and refine a small-business idea
Build a simple business model and start-up plan
Estimate costs, pricing and cash needs
Plan marketing, sales and basic operations
Use records and controls to manage early growth

Programme structure

This programme includes 8 structured lessons, practical activities, portfolio evidence and a final online knowledge check. Complete all lessons and achieve the required assessment mark to unlock the course certificate.

Learning Outcomes

Evaluate and refine a small-business idea
Build a simple business model and start-up plan
Estimate costs, pricing and cash needs
Plan marketing, sales and basic operations
Use records and controls to manage early growth

Programme Information

Programme type: Professional Certificate Programme
Course code: PCT-PC-004
Study load: 8 structured weekly lessons plus practical portfolio work
Award: Ploutos Certificate of Completion

Open online enrolment. Any tuition or programme fee must be set by Ploutos administration before billing; no fee is pre-filled in this package.

Curriculum