Certificate in Small Business

Small business qualifications

Are you new to business? Have you started a business and want to grow it? Or do you simply have a great business idea? Wherever you are in your small business journey a certificate in small business from Open Polytechnic will give you the skills and knowledge to help you get there.

We offer two, ZERO FEES* certificates in small business:

NZ2454 New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) (Level 3)

Have an idea for a small business? This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to explore and assess opportunities and understand requirements for establishing a small business. You will have the skills to do this in a multi-cultural environment.

What you will learn

When you achieve this qualification, you will know how to:

identify and evaluate a business opportunity (or opportunities) that is relevant in terms of own abilities, interests, and preferences.

develop an establishment plan that assesses the feasibility and viability of a small business opportunity.
identify technology needs to effectively operate a small business.
assess the importance of business relationships with stakeholders for a small business.
behave professionally and ethically and in a socially and culturally responsible manner, and apply personal and interpersonal skills to contribute to the assessment of small business opportunities.

NZ2457 New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) (Level 4)

Already own or operate a small business? This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to establish, operate and grow your small business. You will have the skills to do this in a bi- and multi-cultural environment.

What you will learn

When you achieve this qualification, you will know how to:

Develop a business plan for a small business, which is suitable for external stakeholders, and which addresses management of finances, HR, marketing, technology; relationships with stakeholders, sources of information and support.
Operate and manage a small business to improve business performance and meet stakeholder requirements.
Behave professionally and ethically and in a socially and culturally responsible manner, and apply personal and interpersonal skills to manage a small business.

Zero fees offer

This programme is currently offered under zero fees.

To see if you are eligible for this offer, please see the Terms and Conditions.

*Zero fees offer - Terms and Conditions

This zero fees offer is for a limited time for domestic learners who meet the entry requirements and who have not already completed a similar or related qualification at a higher level. The end date will appear on this page at least two weeks before the offer ends.

End date for this offer: To be advised

What the zero fees offer covers

This zero fees offer only applies to the programme’s course fees.

It does not include provision of any textbooks, or any other additional fees incurred by a student. These will remain the responsibility of the student.

Applying to enrol

When you enrol in the programme or a course you need to fill in the enrolment form. Payment will not be required to complete your enrolment application (subject to terms and conditions).

Who is not eligible for this zero fees offer

You are not eligible for the zero fees offer if you are an international student.

You are not eligible if you have already completed a similar or related qualification at a higher level.

End date for this offer: To be advised