FEES FREE. Certificate in Small Business

Start, manage, and grow your own business – from wherever you are.

This fully online qualification is designed to give you the knowledge and practical skills to successfully establish, operate, and grow a small business in Aotearoa New Zealand. You’ll learn how to apply core business principles in a real-world setting, while working in alignment with ngā kaupapa o te Tiriti o Waitangi (the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi) and in multicultural business environments.

What you'll learn

By the end of this programme, you’ll be able to:

  • Develop a comprehensive business plan for a small business that includes finance, HR, marketing, technology, stakeholder relationships, and access to support services
  • Operate and manage a small business effectively to meet stakeholder needs and improve performance
  • Apply professional and ethical practices, and manage your business in a socially and culturally responsible way
  • Use strong interpersonal and self-management skills to lead and sustain your business

Flexible Online Learning with Optional Face-to-Face Support

This programme is delivered online, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere, at your own pace.
You’ll also have the option to attend in-person workshops and support sessions, if you prefer some face-to-face interaction alongside your online learning.

To make the most of your studies, you’ll need:

  • A laptop or desktop computer (smartphones and tablets are not suitable)
  • Reliable broadband internet
  • A data plan that supports online learning tasks like streaming videos, downloading materials, and submitting assessments

Not sure if your setup meets the requirements? Contact us before you enrol—we’re happy to help you get started.

Career Opportunities

This qualification is ideal for those who are:

  • Running their own small business and want to improve its performance
  • Looking to launch a new business with a well-prepared plan and clear strategy

Seeking to develop core business and leadership skills relevant to the New Zealand market

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