Introduction

The SFEDI Awards ‘Preparing to Run Your Own Business’ qualifications are all about offering a flexible approach to learning and preparing for self employment.

This qualification is for those who think they may wish to start a business at some time in the future and want to complete a comprehensive programme of preparatory learning about all the key aspects of this activity, without actually starting a business. As a level 2 qualification the learning is targeted at self employment where an individual might work independently (e.g. freelance or sub contractor) and within an existing market.

Many of the skills and knowledge developed here would be utilised in starting a business but could also be transferable to the wider world of work.

Overview

*Please note: these SFEDI Awards Qualifications are part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), applicable in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, providing successful candidates with transferable qualification credit.

Study Support

All learners gain free studying membership of IOEE (Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs) for one year. This provides access to a wide range of online support including a community of mentors, groups, forums, meetups and other tailored resources to help participants complete their programme successfully.

Progression

Successful learners may progress to other business start up or development programmes for example the SFEDI Awards qualifications in Preparing to Run Your Own Business.

Upon successful completion of this Award learners will also be eligible to join the IOEE (Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs) as an Affiliate Member and use the post nominal letters AMIoEE.

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