New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) (Level 4)
Business & Management
A course by
WITT
Gain the skills and knowledge to establish, operate, and grow your small business with a nationally recognized Level 4 certificate.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
WITT Main Campus, New Plymouth
Core skills this course teaches
Develop a business plan
Create a comprehensive business plan for a small business that addresses finances, HR, marketing, technology, and stakeholder management.
Operate and manage a small business
Apply business skills to run and improve a small business, ensuring performance meets stakeholder requirements.
Apply ethical and professional practices
Manage a business in a socially and culturally responsible manner, adhering to professional and ethical standards.
What You're Signing Up For
This qualification equips you with practical business skills to develop a business plan, manage day-to-day operations, and apply ethical, professional, and culturally responsible practices in running a small business in New Zealand. Flexible online learning is offered, with optional face-to-face support and access to campus facilities.
Course Content
- Developing business plans for small businesses, including financial, HR, marketing, and technology management
- Managing and operating a small business to improve performance
- Professional and ethical business practices
- Stakeholder relationships and business support networks
- Interpersonal and self-management skills in business
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits
OR relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Small business management
Entrepreneurship
Future employment opportunities might be
Owner/operator of a small business
Small business manager