Dates, times and locations
14 September to 14 December 2026, 2.15pm to 3.50pm, Mondays at
Keele in Town, 53 Iron Market, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1PE
Who is the course aimed at?
The course is aimed at Staffordshire residents aged 19+ and will provide an introduction to setting up and running a business, helping learners develop an understanding of business ideas, planning, market research, finance, marketing, legal requirements and the practical steps involved in starting a successful business.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You will learn the basics of business administration, including communication, organisation, customer service, record keeping, data entry and using office software. You will develop confidence in completing administrative tasks, managing information and working professionally within a business environment.
Learning Materials
We will provide the workbooks. You will need to bring a pen and paper to take notes and to be able to complete the workbooks during the course.
Learning Methods
You will learn through tutor demonstrations, practical activities, discussions, role-play and simulated workplace tasks. You will practise communication, organisation, data entry, customer service and using office software, with guidance and feedback to build confidence and workplace skills.
Learner Support
Classes are small to ensure your teacher can provide you with the help and support you need to enable you to confidently access the class learning materials. Individual specific needs will be discuss at the start of the course.
How you will be assessed
To ensure you are on track and your understanding of the course, your teacher will use verbal questions, observations and an individual learning plan to monitor your progress against the course outcomes.
What can learners progress onto
Learners can progress on to Introduction to Accounting course.
Course Provider
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
Course Fees
This course is fully funded, so there are no course fees
How to find out more and enrol
This course is referral only. Please contact the provider for further details.
Navarda Garside or Jo Petitt
Tel: 01785 223800