Unlock New Horizons with Our Small Business Consultant Qualification!

Build a career focused on driving economic growth and supporting small businesses with our Occupational Certificate in Small Business Consulting. This qualification equips you with critical skills in business analysis, strategic planning, compliance, and change management, preparing you to empower entrepreneurs and make a meaningful impact in your community.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Develop knowledgeable and skilled Small Business Consultants who can provide strategic and operational support to enhance the growth and sustainability of small businesses. Perform due diligence, monitor business performance, and offer tailored guidance on business development and efficiency.

Admission Requirements.

An NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent. Candidates with relevant industry experience may apply through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Qualification Structure.

Year 1 covers modules on Compliance Audit, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Profiles, Business Consulting Development, and Strategic and Operational Plans. Year 2 includes modules on Tendering, Business Appraisal, Change Management Framework, and Project Implementation Strategies.

Learning Outcomes.

Evaluate personal capability for consulting, conduct due diligence, monitor business performance, provide strategic consulting, develop and implement change frameworks, and interpret value chain influences on business efficiency.

International Comparability.

Aligned with New Zealand’s Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) and the UK’s Institute of Consulting (IC), focusing on a broader and more multidisciplinary approach compared to specialized international programs.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Offered through Contact, Blended, and Distance Learning. Features digital learning platforms, interactive modules, virtual labs, academic advising, and career counselling.

Career Opportunities.

Business Analyst, Small Business Consultant, Strategy Consultant, Human Resources Consultant, Financial Advisory Consultant.

Articulation Options.

Horizontal: National Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice (NQF Level 5).
Vertical: National Certificate: Business Advising Operations (NQF Level 6).
Diagonal: Advanced Certificate in Business Administration, Management, or a Diploma in Business Administration.

Ensure Compliance, Empower Financial Accuracy.

Empower Small Businesses, Drive Economic Growth