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Cornwall, Event, Smart Enterprise

enquiries@ccb.cornwall.ac.uk

Helen Norman

2009-12-07T10:23:00Z

SMART Enterprise is an exciting new short programme offering 6 sessions in basic business and management skills training free of charge! Who is this course for? SMART Enterprise is an exciting new short programme offering 6 sessions in basic business and management skills training free of charge! If you live and work in Cornwall for a minimum of 8 hours a week then you will be eligible to join this programme, providing you haven?t already gained a *Level 3 or above business or management qualification. These courses are designed to be a practical introduction to the key elements you will need to be aware of when creating and managing your own business. The workshops will be relevant, very practical, with no assessments/ examinations taking place, and taught by highly experienced business professionals and tutors. SMART Enterprise is split into 2 distinct groups to choose from;- Business Beginnings- for those individuals who are considering becoming self-employed or setting up their own business, or……….. Business Enterprise- for those individuals who are already self-employed or currently managing a business, who need to develop their business skills and knowledge to move the business forward. Entry criteria can be discussed on an individual basis with the project manager What are the entry requirements? No specific entry qualifications required but you do need to be working a minimum of 8 hours a week, and preferably not have already gained a *Level 3 or above qualification in Business or Management. What will I be doing on the course? Or if you choose the Business Enterprise group you will attend sessions on;- Diversification and Growth Effective Marketing Project Management Sustainability and Greener Working Recruitment, training and Staff Development Leadership and Motivating Others The courses are designed to be a practical introduction to the key elements you will need to be aware of when creating and managing your own business. The workshops will be relevant, very practical, with no assessments/ examinations taking place, and taught by highly experienced business professionals and tutors. Whichever group you choose there will also be additional skills embedded into the programme including time and stress management, confidence-building and assertiveness, communication, team-building and personal development. You will also be offered an individual information, advice and guidance session as well as the opportunity to work with a business coach/mentor after the course has been completed. How do I study the course? The SMART Enterprise programme is taught at Cornwall College, Camborne Campus for 6 sessions over 6 weeks. Attendance will be once a week for 6 weeks 9.30am to 2.30pm. Courses will start approximately every 8 weeks. Dates and Fees: Hrs/Wk Wks/Yr Start Length Fee 5 6 04/01/10 6 Weeks £Free 5 6 22/02/10 6 Weeks £Free 5 6 19/04/10 6 Weeks £Free Loans, Grants and Bursaries are available for some University Level courses. Find out more here or ask to speak to Kathy Drakeley – 0845 22 32 567. What can I do after this course? The SMART Enterprise programme will have given you basic business skills and the confidence to progress further with your business idea. However, after you’ve completed these 6 introductory sessions there will also be the opportunity to progress onto another more specific short course e.g Degree level short courses, professional business/ management workshops or possibly onto a higher education programme if you?d prefer to increase your business knowledge and skills base first. Concessions: For any individual who meets the criteria requirements given above, the programme will be fully-funded until December 2010 and so will be offered free of charge. Lunch will also be included free of charge during the college sessions. Information regarding fees/costs: A Business Coach/Mentor will be appointed if the SMART Enterprise applicant requests this service and the SMART Enterprise programme will fund the first two one hour sessions with the coach/mentor but any further support given will incur additional costs and will need to be negotiated. Additional Information: This programme would normally cost the applicant in excess of £1500 per person and so places are limited on this programme. Therefore the Project Manager- Helen Norman will meet applicants in the first instance to ensure this is the most suitable programme to meet their needs. Please contact Helen to apply by telephoning 01209 617652 ( direct line), or 01209 611611 (main switchboard), or 0800 731 7594 (Cornwall College Business ) Alternatively, email enquiries@ccb.cornwall.ac.uk This course is approved by the University of Plymouth

2010-04-19T14:30:00Z

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2010-02-16T09:30:00Z

SMART ENTERPRISE

2010-02-15T16:14:23Z

Camborne

enquiries@ccb.cornwall.ac.uk

Cornwall College