Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
12 months full-time / 18 months part-time
Launch your entrepreneurial journey with this Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business. Designed for aspiring business owners and those supporting new ventures, this qualification equips you with essential skills in business planning, financial management, and compliance to establish and grow successful enterprises.
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, you must demonstrate the required level of language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills to undertake study at Certificate III level. CDU offers a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation to identify any areas where you may need additional support. You'll need 24/7 access to CDU's online learning platform Learnline, so ensure your computer meets the required technical specifications.
This qualification comprises 10 units of competency: 4 core units and 6 elective units totalling 355-410 nominal hours. Core units cover investigating business opportunities, developing business proposals, organising finances for new ventures, and addressing compliance requirements. Elective units allow you to customise your learning by selecting from options including customer service delivery, complaint handling, personal work priorities, business relationship building, workplace safety, critical thinking, spreadsheet design, and computerised accounting systems. This flexible structure enables you to tailor the qualification to your specific business goals.
Charles Darwin University is the Northern Territory's largest training provider, offering industry-ready skills and experience through expert lecturers and industry professionals. CDU TAFE provides access to first-class facilities, recognition of prior learning to accelerate your qualification, and flexible study options including online, face-to-face, and blended delivery. The institution offers a people-first approach with a supportive learning environment designed to help you balance study with work and family commitments. Pathways into higher education are available for most courses.
Upon completion, you'll be equipped to establish your own business as a sole trader or contractor, or support new venture development within larger organisations. Career opportunities include roles as a Micro Business Owner or Small Business Owner. The qualification provides a foundation for entrepreneurial ventures across various industries and can lead to further study in business management, leadership, or human resource management through CDU's VET to Higher Education pathways. Many graduates progress to Certificate IV qualifications in business-related fields.
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