Turn your ideas into a business and your goals into reality. Learn the skills to start, grow, and succeed in business.
Whether you dream of starting your own business, becoming self-employed, growing a side hustle, or developing valuable business skills for your career, this practical programme gives you the knowledge and confidence to take the next step.
Through hands-on learning, you’ll explore business planning, branding, marketing, finance, customer service, digital technology, and artificial intelligence. Every session focuses on practical skills that can help you build, manage, and grow a successful business in today’s digital world.
Our programmes focus on practical learning that makes a real difference.
Whether you’re starting your career, building new skills, or preparing for your next opportunity, you’ll gain the confidence and capability to achieve your goals and succeed in today’s workplace.
Starting a business isn’t just about having a good idea. It’s about having the skills and confidence to make it happen.
Our programme combines practical business knowledge with modern digital tools to help you build a strong foundation for success.
Whether you’re launching your first business, creating an additional income stream, or developing skills for your current business, you’ll learn practical strategies that can be applied immediately.
By completing this programme, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to plan, launch, and grow a small business using practical tools and proven strategies.
You’ll understand how to market your business, manage your finances, use digital technology to work more efficiently, and identify opportunities for future growth.
Whether your goal is becoming self-employed, creating a side business, expanding an existing venture, or developing valuable entrepreneurial skills, you’ll leave with a practical action plan and the confidence to take your next step.
Most of our programmes are fully funded for eligible learners. Funding eligibility varies by programme. Contact us for a no obligation chat to find out which options are available to you.
Programme lengths vary. Some are short workshops, while others run over several weeks or months.
Our programmes are delivered in person at our training locations or at employer and community venues, depending on the programme.
You do not require previous experience. Our programmes are designed for all skills levels.
We work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including job seekers, employees, migrants, refugees, employers and community organisations.
Our programmes offer flexible schedules to help learners balance work, family, and study commitments.Â
If you are not a NZ citizen or permanent resident, your right to work depends on the conditions of your visa. If you are not sure, please reach out or check with Immigration New Zealand.
Most of our programmes provide all of the resources and equipment you need. If there is anything additional you need for your programme we will let you know.
Simply complete our form below or visit us at 201 Southland Road Hastings or 140 Dalton Street Napier. We’ll discuss your goals and help you find the right programme.
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