Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management

Produce A Business Plan For A New Venture Training

SAQA US 119670 | NQF 2 | Credits 8 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills to develop a comprehensive business plan for a new venture. It covers market analysis, financial planning, operational strategies, and risk assessment to support entrepreneurial success.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze the market environment to identify opportunities and threats for a new venture.
  • Design a business plan that includes marketing, operations, and financial strategies.
  • Demonstrate financial projections, including income statements, cash flows, and break-even analysis.
  • Evaluate risks and develop mitigation strategies for the proposed venture.
  • Implement a business plan presentation to stakeholders for funding or approval.

Target Audience

Aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and managers in South Africa seeking to create or refine business plans for new ventures.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Business Planning

Objectives:
• Understand the purpose and components of a business plan
• Identify the key elements of a new venture
• Analyse the business environment using PESTEL and SWOT
• Define the business vision, mission, and objectives

Topics:
• Introduction to business planning and its importance
• Components of a business plan
• Understanding the new venture concept
• Environmental analysis: PESTEL and SWOT
• Vision, mission, and goal setting

Day 2: Market Analysis and Marketing Strategy

Objectives:
• Conduct market research to identify target customers
• Analyse competitors and industry trends
• Develop a marketing strategy and mix
• Estimate market size and sales potential

Topics:
• Market research methods
• Target market identification and segmentation
• Competitive analysis
• Industry trends and market sizing
• Marketing mix (product, price, place, promotion)
• Sales forecasting

Day 3: Operations, Management, and Legal Structure

Objectives:
• Outline the operational plan including location, equipment, and processes
• Design the management team and organisational structure
• Select an appropriate legal structure for the venture
• Identify regulatory and compliance requirements

Topics:
• Operational plan: location, facilities, technology
• Production and service delivery processes
• Management team roles and responsibilities
• Organisational structure
• Legal structures: sole proprietorship, partnership, company
• Licences, permits, and regulatory compliance

Day 4: Financial Planning and Projections

Objectives:
• Prepare startup cost estimates and funding sources
• Develop projected income statements, cash flow, and balance sheets
• Calculate break-even point and key financial ratios
• Understand financial assumptions and risks

Topics:
• Startup costs and capital requirements
• Funding sources: equity, debt, grants
• Pro forma financial statements
• Cash flow forecasting
• Break-even analysis
• Financial ratios and performance indicators
• Risk assessment and contingency planning

Day 5: Compiling, Presenting, and Reviewing the Business Plan

Objectives:
• Synthesise all sections into a cohesive business plan document
• Apply formatting and presentation standards
• Practise pitching the business plan to stakeholders
• Evaluate and revise the plan based on feedback

Topics:
• Business plan structure and executive summary
• Writing tips and common pitfalls
• Presentation skills and pitching techniques
• Peer review and feedback session
• Finalising the business plan
• Next steps: implementation and monitoring

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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25 15% off
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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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100 40% off

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