Diploma in Innovative Small Businesses at QLS Level 3 Certification

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Overview Often, small businesses may seem to have it harder than the larger corporations. If you run your own business, …

Overview

Often, small businesses may seem to have it harder than the larger corporations. If you run your own business, you know the challenges you face to keep things fresh and new. Innovation plays a significant role in creating new ideas for startups and small businesses. This is how you keep them competitive in the business industry. The Diploma in Innovative Small Businesses at QLS Level 3 course is designed for business owners who are up to the challenge of competing with the bigger corporations. Learn how to create an action plan with a long-term vision. You want to enjoy success over decades, not for a few short months. The course provides a wealth of information on how to develop a product and gain recognition in the market. Learn how to make your business stand out amidst the competition.

There are key subjects the course will touch on such as how to design an innovative business plan for your small business, how to apply the newest technology to get it up and running, how to  measure innovative performance and the steps needed in global startups. As much as the course is geared for small business owners, it is also suitable for Business Managers who want to be successful in a business organisation through the creation and innovation of new ideas and action plans.

The Diploma in Innovative Small Businesses at QLS Level 3 will educate you on how to apply innovative and analytical thinking to design a business plan and operate a small business operation.

The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This means that Global Edulink* has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Quality Licence Scheme, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

The course itself has been designed by Global Edulink* to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current qualifications. Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

*Study365 is an approved reselling partner for Quality Licence Scheme courses under Global Edulink

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  • Who is this Course aimed at?
  • Entry Requirement
  • Method of Assessment
  • Certification
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  • Progression and Career Path
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With so many commitments in our lives, we may not have the time to learn new skills. The beauty of studying online is that you get to find this balance between your education and your daily commitments

Study 365 offers hundreds of online courses to students across the world. Gaining new skills has never been this easy as many of our courses are open to students with little or no qualifications or previous experience. All the courses are up-to-date, relevant, affordable, and will build on existing expertise or give you a jump-start to a new career. The courses are meticulously designed and equals what is offered in a classroom setting. With a solid reputation that has established and made us made us one of the most trusted and reliable online course providers we offer the most convenient path to gain skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in your chosen career. You can learn at your own pace at Study 365 and you will be provided with all the necessary material, tutorials, qualified course instructor, narrated e-learning modules, interactive quizzes and free resources which include Free CV writing pack, free career support and course demo to make your learning experience enriching and more rewarding.

  • Have a clear understanding of how innovation plays a significant role in a small business or business environment.
  • Learn how to develop new ideas and put them into action.
  • Learn how to design an action plan.
  • Learn how new startups and small businesses operate and grow.
  • Understand the structures and responsibilities of operating a successful small business.

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business Owners
  • Business Consultants
  • Business Managers
  • All learners should be over the age of 19 and have a basic understanding of Maths, English and ICT.
  • A qualification in level 2 or above in any discipline.

This online course is assignment-based with learners being assessed upon the submission of a series of assignments. Once you successfully submit the assignments, students will gain a professional qualification. The assignments must be submitted to the instructor through the online learning portal. The assignments will be reviewed and evaluated, with feedback provided to the student on how well they have fared.

Those who successfully complete the course will be issued the Diploma in Innovative Small Businesses at QLS Level 3 by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Course Code: QLS-05010

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

Once you successfully completed the Diploma in Innovative Small Businesses at QLS Level 3, you will gain the knowledge that will open the door to exciting job opportunities. You can start your own business or gain employment in a business environment. You can use this certificate to further your academic training, or progress in your career as a Business Manager.  Listed below are some of the job titles this certification will help you attain along with the average UK salary per annum according to https://www.payscale.com/career-path-planner.

  • Business Consultant – £38,159 per annum
  • Small Business Owner – £24,747 per annum
  • Small Business Operator – £25,759 per annum
  • Business Manager – £34,591 per annum

Others jobs you can get

  • Entrepreneur
  • Written and designed by the industry’s finest expert instructors with over 15 years of experience
  • Repeat and rewind all your lectures and enjoy a personalised learning experience
  • Unlimited 12 months access from anywhere, anytime
  • Save time and money on travel
  • Learn at your convenience and leisure
  • Eligible for a TOTUM discount card

Course Curriculum

1: Introduction Innovative Small Businesses
Introduction Innovative Small Businesses
2: Interrelationships between Invention, Innovation and Small Businesses
Interrelationships between Invention, Innovation and Small Businesses
3: Research and Development Activities for Small Business
Research and Development Activities for Small Business
☑ Assignment
Assignment Brief I – Diploma in Innovative Small Businesses at QLS Level 3
☑ Submit Your Assignment
(A) Assignment Submission I – Innovative Small Businesses Level 3
4: Diffusion of Innovations
Diffusion of Innovations
5: Understanding Clusters and Knowledge Flows
Understanding Clusters and Knowledge Flows
6: Academic Spin-Offs
Academic Spin-Offs
☑ Assignment
Assignment Brief II – Diploma in Innovative Small Businesses at QLS Level 3
☑ Submit Your Assignment
(A) Assignment Submission II – Innovative Small Businesses Level 3
7: Emergence of Global Start-Ups And Business Development
Emergence of Global Start-Ups And Business Development
8: Innovation Performance Indicators and Small Firms
Innovation Performance Indicators and Small Firms
9: Module Conclusions
Module Conclusions
☑ Assignment
Assignment Brief III – Diploma in Innovative Small Businesses at QLS Level 3
☑ Submit Your Assignment
(A) Assignment Submission III – Innovative Small Businesses Level 3

Students feedback

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    Elena Martin

    May 20, 2019
    Perfect Course

    A lovely course which encouraged me to actually think of starting my own business

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    Taylor Bailey

    May 17, 2019
    HIGHLY INFORMATIVE COURSE

    The content was large and the course included all the essential aspects to become a professional.

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    Dolly Simpson

    May 04, 2019
    High Quality Course

    This online course is highly appreciated. I was able to gain a greater sense of how to start a small business after I finished this course.

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