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NZ Certificate in Business Level 3, Small Business
About the course
Small Business success starts here! Learn how to identify opportunities, manage operations, and assess feasibility while gaining a nationally recognised business qualification.
Build confidence and develop practical skills in personal, workplace, and enterprise management – applying your knowledge in both simulated and real business settings. No prior experience is needed, just enthusiasm to get started!
Enrol now and take the first step toward your small business goals. All you need is a computer and internet access – we’ll even provide you with Office365 for your studies.

Duration: 40 Weeks Part-Time (15 hours weekly) or 20 Weeks Full-Time (35 hours weekly)
Fees: Zero fees, no hidden costs or textbooks
Upcoming Intake Date: January 19th 2026 PT only
February 16th 2026 PT & FT
Programme Content
This NZQA recognised programme is worth 60 NZQA credits.
The four courses below completed during this programme are each worth 15 credits.
Courses covered:
IDENTIFYING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
- Small Business in New Zealand
- Matching Skills, Interests, and Personal Goals to the Small Business Opportunity
- Determining a Small Business Feasibility
- Deciding on the Best Small Business Opportunity
- Determining the Viability of the chosen Small Business Opportunity
DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN I FOUNDATIONS AND STAKEHOLDERS
- Foundations for the Small Business Plane
- Small Business Objectives
- Legal Requirements
- Small Business Resources
- Small Business Stakeholders
DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN II FINANCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Start-up Costs
- Finances 2
- Technology 1- Operations
- Technology 2- Administration
- Choosing the Correct Technology
- Implementing Technology
DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN III MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Marketing Proposal
- Marketing Tools- Promotion
- Professional and Ethical Marketing
- Communication Plans
- Socially and Culturally Appropriate Communications
- Personal and Interpersonal Communication Skills
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