Level 2 of 2
Intermediate Level
Prerequisites
Completion of the Beginner level, or a running small business with basic records.
Duration
8 weeks · 90 guided hours · 6 modules. Taught live by an instructor — online or in person.
By the end of this level you can
- Research markets and competitors to find opportunities
- Price products and services from costs, value and competition
- Manage business cash flow and reinvest profit wisely
- Grow sales and operations on a limited budget
- Prepare to formalise, raise funds and hire
- Pitch a growth plan with numbers and risks
Modules
- 1Module 1 · 15 h · 3 lessonsMarket Research
- 2Module 2 · 16 h · 3 lessonsPricing Strategy
- 3Module 3 · 16 h · 3 lessonsBusiness Finances for Entrepreneurs
- 4Module 4 · 13 h · 3 lessonsGrowing a Digital Business
- 5Module 5 · 13 h · 3 lessonsFormalisation, Funding and Teams
- 6Module 6 · 17 h · 3 lessonsPitching and Growth Planning
Intermediate level project
Business Growth Plan and Pitch
For your own business or a case business, research the market, set prices, build a six-month cash flow forecast, plan growth, funding and first hires, and pitch the plan to a panel.
Deliverables
- Market and competitor research summary
- Pricing calculation and policy
- Six-month cash flow forecast and funding plan
- Growth plan with risks and a five-minute pitch
Assessed on
- Research uses real evidence from customers and competitors
- Prices cover costs and fit the market
- The forecast is realistic and shows cash gaps
- The pitch is clear, honest and answers questions confidently
All levels are taught live by an instructor — online or in person — see registration options.