ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Programme: E001
SME Development Programme in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
Objectives:
The main objectives of the programme are to equip those with an entrepreneurial wish to become “job creators” rather that “job seekers”. Partici­pants will be taught methods of applying creativity and innovation in staring a new business or within an existing business. They’ll also be equipped with skills to implement business es­sentials in running a successful business, ways to manage their customers and skills in managing people and how to lead them.
Structure:
The programme consists of 20 one-day modules. The programme runs over a period of 5 months with one module per week (20 teaching days); Saturdays or evenings.
Content: (Modules)
  • Personal mastery
  • Customer relationship
  • Finance and financial management
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Organisational Dynamics
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Presentation Skills
  • Operations and technology
  • Accounting and risk management
  • Project Management
  • Diversity Management
  • Marketing and selling
  • Post Modern Leadership
  • Business Protocol and Etiquette
  • Performance, Talent Management
  • Profiling the Entrepreneur
  • Governance and Business Ethics
  • Drawing up a Business Plan
  • Everyday Business Law
  • Business Plan Workshop
Entrance requirements:
Participants will be selected on the basis of their entrepreneurial interest and self-employment status. Priority will be given to those that enrol early.
Assessment:
Assignments and Business plans will be evaluated for those qualifying for the GBSE Certificate.
Accreditation:
Students will receive a certificate of attendance for each module and those completing all modules will receive a GBSE “Certificate of Successful Completion”.
Fee:
R 550 (Excl) per student per day (module). Fee includes venue and course pack. GBSE Business Toolkit: R800 (Excl) (mandatory)
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Programme: E002
Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation (CHE accredited)
Objectives:
The main objective of the centre is to equip those with an entrepreneurial wish to become “job creators” rather that “job seekers”. Partici¬pants will be taught methods of applying crea¬tivity and innovation in staring a new business or within an existing business. They’ll also be equipped with skills to implement business es-sentials in running a successful business, ways to manage their customers and skills in managing people and how to lead them.
Structure:
Four contact teaching blocks of 5 days each (20 days)
Self study
Individual and group assignments plus a detailed Business Plan.
Content: (Modules)
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Business Essentials for Entrepreneurs and SMEs
  • People Management and Leadership
  • The future business.
Entrance requirements:
Participants will be selected on the basis of their after school qualifications, entrepreneurial interest and employment status.
Assessment:
Assignments and Business plan
Accreditation:
NQF Level 6
Fee:
R 1 200 (Excl) per student per day. Include venue and course pack.
GBSE Business Toolkit: R800 (Excl)
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Programme: E004
Introduction to Accounting and Book Keeping (Supported by Pastel)
Objectives:
The main objectives of the programme are to equip those with basic accounting concepts and techniques that will provide a better understanding of accounting principles. Partici­pants will be taught how to process Receipts and payments, enter records in an analysed cash book for both cash and bank entries, Produce quotations and invoices, Reconcile supplier’s statements and prepare a bank reconciliation statements.
Structure:
Class room teaching and CBT self study.
Content: (Modules)
  • Introduction to Bookkeeping
  • Bookkeeping Concepts
  • Dealing with Cash, Customers & Processing
  • Petty Cash & Customer Processing
  • Bank & Stock
  • Value Added Tax
Entrance requirements:
No entry requirements. Priority will be given to those that enrol early.
Assessment:
Assignments and Exam.
Accreditation:
Accredited by the Department of Education.
Fee:
R 600 (Excl) per student per day. Include venue and course pack.
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Programme: E003
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
Objectives:
This internationally recognised programme has been designed for new comers to computers and can be done in modules with each module earning the successful student a “stamp” in his/her passport. The course will be conducted in the GBSE Computer School’s Lab at the Campus.
Structure:
Class room and self study modules.
Content: (Modules)
  • Module 1: IT Basics
  • Module 2: Files and Folders
  • Module 3: Drawing
  • Module 4: Word Processing
  • Module 5: Spread Sheets
  • Module 6: Presentations
  • Module 7: Web Browsing and mail
Entrance requirements:
No entry requirements. Priority will be given to those that enrol early.
Assessment:
Students will be officially examined by a registered examiner.
Accreditation:
International Computer Driving Licence passport will be issued by completion of the first module. Further accreditations will be issued per module passed.
Fee:
R 500 (Excl) per student per day. Include venue and course pack.
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