The purpose of this skills programme is to prepare candidates to operate a small business. Learners who complete this programme will be able to start, manage, grow, and sustain their own small business successfully.
The New Venture Creation Skills Programme is designed for aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs who want to establish, stabilise, or grow a small business.
Youth and first-time entrepreneurs seeking to start a business
Individuals in rural or underserved communities looking to create sustainable income opportunities
Informal traders ready to formalise and structure their operations
Existing micro and small business owners aiming to improve performance and expand
Individuals seeking practical entrepreneurial skills aligned to recognised national standards
Learners who complete this programme will be equipped to start, manage, grow and sustain a small business.
This foundational requirement ensures learners can read, write, and communicate clearly in English. Strong literacy supports understanding business concepts, entrepreneurship principles, and effective participation in the New Venture Creation course.
This indicates the level of competency expected for learners, aligned with Grade 9 education standards. Learners at this level have basic literacy and comprehension skills needed to engage with entrepreneurship and business start-up activities.