Why study this at BSBI (student benefits)

• Hands-on, focused: Designed to take an idea to an actionable business plan with measurable milestones — ideal if you want to launch, scale or professionally plan a business.

• Hybrid format: Combines live on-campus practice (networking + mentoring) with online self-study for flexibility.

• Recognised micro-credential: You receive a BSBI certificate of completion (and BSBI issues digital credentials for alumni/students). This is useful to show on LinkedIn / CV.

 

Who is it for

• Young entrepreneurs and founders preparing to launch startups.

• Small business owners wanting a structured plan to grow.

• Early-career professionals moving into business strategy, product or operations roles.

 

Programme structure & topics covered

The programme walks you through the standard structure of an effective business plan and implementation steps. Core parts covered include:

1. Mission statement & business description

2. Business environment analysis (SWOT)

3. Industry & competitors analysis

4. Market analysis, marketing & operations plan

5. Financial planning (basic forecasting & budgets)

6. Achievements, milestones & implementation timeline

 

Skills you’ll gain (practical outcomes)

• How to formulate a professional business plan (clear mission, market fit, operations & KPIs).

• Strategic thinking for business implementation and monitoring.

• Basic financial planning and milestone setting for startups.

• Presentation and pitch readiness to investors or partners.

 

Specialisations / related pathways

• This certificate is intentionally broad & practical (entrepreneurship / strategy focus). If you want deeper study, BSBI also offers degree routes in Business / MBA / MSc / Professional Masters that provide more strategic, financial or sector specialisations. Contact BSBI to map the certificate into a longer programme pathway.

 

Career outcomes & how it helps your CV

• Prepares you to found or run a small business, lead product launches, or work in roles such as: Business Development, Strategy Associate, Startup Operations, Product Manager (entry) or Entrepreneur / Founder.

• The certificate demonstrates practical applied skills: business planning, market analysis, operations planning and financial forecasting — attractive for incubators, accelerators and SMEs.

 

Latest updates & evidence (course is active)

• BSBI publishes digital credentials for graduates of this certificate (recent credential verifications are live), confirming it runs regularly and certificates are issued. (Examples of issued digital credentials available on BSBI’s CertifyMe portal.)