This is a 2 year full-time course designed to give participants the skills to develop and run their own business.

This course is run under the VTOS scheme (for more details see below)

Year 1

• Basic accounts, financial management and cash flow management
• Computerised and manual accounts
• Basic Business Plan development
• Market analysis, including customer and competitor research, product and service definition, routes to market, seasonal factors
• Market planning, including marketing materials, promotional tools, budgeting
• Consumer Behaviour, Customer Service
• Digital Marketing and E-Business
• Social Media Marketing
• Sales skills and techniques, meeting and telephone skills
• Time management, project management and process management

Year 2

• Tailored accounts training to suit your particular business
• Full Business Plan development and implementation
• Comprehensive market planning
• Web Presence development and publication
• Advanced sales skills and techniques
• Assistance with grant application for your business
• Skills which are specific to your business: e.g. Graphics, Computer Aided Design, etc.
• Tailored elements, which match your individual requirements

The following QQI Level 5 Modules are included.

Duration: 2 years, requiring attendance 2 days per week. While attending this course, you will continue to receive your social welfare entitlements, regardless of any profit you may make from your business.

Eligibility: You must satisfy VTOS criteria to qualify for entry onto this course.
Enrollment Details: Courses commence in September. Places are limited, apply early to avoid disappointment.

For further information please contact:
Frank McQuillan, VTOS Co-ordinator, Business Training Centre, Union Road, Kilmacthomas. Co. Waterford
Telephone: 051-294680; Mobile: 0863858974; Email: frankmcquillan@wwetb.ie