Preparing to Set Up a Digital Business

Equipping you with the knowledge to succeed in the digital world, this course shows you how to take the first steps in digital business. You will cover various aspects of business, including challenges, business planning, relationship building, marketing, finance and negotiation. The course provider, Rocketeer, will also give you access to their resources after release, and offer bespoke support for your business through the gate.

The course contains seven units:

  1. The challenges and risks of starting a business
  2. Personal skills and abilities to start a business
  3. Understand how to plan for a new business
  4. Understand business relationships in new business
  5. Principles of marketing and selling a new business
  6. Understanding finance in a business context
  7. Understanding negotiation of deals in business

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: 7 written assignments

Exams: None

Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments

Tutor Support: Yes

What’s Next? Creating and Starting a Digital Business, also from Rocketeer (Level 3)

Find Out More: You can read more about the course provider, Rocketeer, on their website here

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