Start Your Own Business Course
Gain the tools, knowledge, and support you need to build a successful business.
Are you ready to take the first step toward creating your dream business? Our Start Your Own Business course, Kilmacthomas FET Centre, provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills, insights, and confidence needed to turn ideas into thriving enterprises. From developing your business plan to mastering essential digital strategies, our comprehensive program equips you with everything you need to succeed.
Duration:
This is a full-time course, where learners spend a minimum of 12 hours per week in a classroom setting where they gain the knowledge and skills to start a business.
A full-time commitment is required from the learner through a combination of onsite class attendance and work practice to achieve their objective of starting their own business.
While attending this course, you will continue to receive your social welfare entitlements, regardless of any profit you may make from your business.
You will cover the following topics:
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The course leads to QQI Level 5 certification in Business Studies (QQI Award 5M2102)
Eligibility: You must satisfy VTOS criteria to qualify for entry. You must be in receipt of a social welfare payment and be aged over 21 years. Courses are free of charge.
Childcare Assistance: Childcare assistance may be available to VTOS learners through the National Childcare Scheme.
Enrolment Details: Courses commence in late August. Places are limited, apply early to avoid disappointment.
Have a look at our youtube channel to hear what our students have to say.
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Success StoriesWe are very proud of our past and present students, many of whom have gone on to create successful businesses, upskilled, and taken a career change, and gone on to third-level education. Some of our successful businesses include;
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Current StudentsOur current students are still enjoying their time, and excited to see their results. They are all currently working hard on all of the elements of their new business.
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Adult Literacy & Language ProgrammeWe offer free courses in basic skills to adults who left school early, have been out of education for a long time or would like to improve their skills for work, study or everyday life. Our courses include basic skills in Reading, Writing, Spelling, Computers, Smart Phones, Maths and English Language. All our courses are taught in small groups and are relaxed and friendly |
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