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If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own business, this is your launchpad. The QCTO-accredited New Venture Creation Skills Programme (NQF Level 2, 32 credits) is a practical, hands-on course designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. Over 4–6 weeks, learners will explore real business opportunities, create simple yet effective business plans, manage finances, and understand the essential legal and marketing elements of running a small enterprise.
Whether you’re a school leaver, informal trader, community innovator, or future founder, this programme provides the knowledge, support, and confidence you need to build a business with purpose—and contribute meaningfully to your community’s economy.
Purpose of programme
This practical, nationally recognised programme is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the foundational skills to start and manage a small business or new venture. Learners are empowered to explore business ideas, develop business plans, manage finances, understand legal requirements, and market their products or services effectively — all while promoting self-employment and economic development in their communities.
- After completing this skills programme, learners will be able to:
- Identify and evaluate business opportunities
- Understand the basic legal and financial aspects of running a business
- Draw up a simple and realistic business plan
- Market and promote products or services
- Understand operational and resource planning
- Apply problem-solving skills in a business context
- Build confidence in managing a small enterprise
- This course is ideal for:
- Unemployed youth and aspiring entrepreneurs
- Individuals with informal businesses wanting to formalise operations
- Community-based entrepreneurs
- Small business starters and self-employed individuals
- SMME development programme beneficiaries
- ABET Level 4 / Grade 9 or Equivalent
- Interest in entrepreneurship
- No prior business experience needed
- Basic literacy and numeracy will be an advantage.
- Nationally Accredited QCTO Programme
- Short, Focused & Practical
- Led by Industry Professionals
- Improves Workplace Relationships & Team Cohesion
- Boosts Leadership and People Management Skills
- The Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Identifying and Assessing Business Opportunities
- Planning and Starting a Small Business
- Introduction to Financial Concepts and Record Keeping
- Sales, Marketing & Customer Service Essentials
- Managing Operations and Resources
- Complying with Basic Business Legislation
- Developing a Basic Business Plan
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Testimonials
Hear from our students.
“I have learned a lot at PLSA during this short time. The environment is very professional. The admin staff provide a very good professional service that everyone would like to receive. The facilitator is doing a very good job. I feel more than welcome. The study material is so educational.”
“I greet the company at large. I would like to thank PLSA for giving me this good and nice opportunity. PLSA makes me happy ever since I met the company, they have never done me wrong and I hope the company will grow me to my highest level. Thank You!”
“I would like you to know that I appreciate the treatment that we get here at providing skills Learning Academy. When our program finished you did not throw us away so that we find ourselves, but instead, you valued us. Thank you so much for that and keep doing the right things even to others.”
“Before this learnership, I had zero direction. I was sitting at home wondering what’s next. Providing Skills showed me I can actually do something with my life. I know how to communicate in a workplace now — I have been able to help my family financially and have grown so much. I’m proud of how far I’ve come.” ~ Zinhle Mothoa
“Coming from a background with no formal experience, I didn’t think I’d ever get a chance like this. The learnership showed me how to manage teams, communicate properly, and solve problems. Now I feel ready to work anywhere with confidence.” ~ Junior Madinani
“This academy gave me my first real opportunity. I didn’t know anything about leadership or professionalism — now I help run meetings and make reports. The facilitators made learning fun and treated us with respect. I feel like a whole leader in the making!” Natasha Sithole
“Before I joined the Generic Management Learnership, I was honestly just stuck. No job, no direction. But now I understand how to run meetings, speak professionally, and manage people. It opened my eyes and helped me believe in myself again”. ~ Lindiwe Mahlangu
“This was more than just a course — it was a full experience. From the start to the very end you felt valued and important. The facilitators showed their support and ensured you were not left behind if you didn’t understand something fully. The opportunity also to be part of the real working world in Workplace Experience was a very good way to apply what I had learned in class practically.” ~ Bongani Sikonde
“The Generic Management Learnership helped me understand the importance of planning and accountability. I used to just go with the flow — now I set goals and stick to them. It’s like my whole attitude shifted.” ~ Bongani Mavundla
“I used to think management was only for people in suits. This learnership made me realise leadership starts with small habits — time management, responsibility, teamwork. I’ve gained skills I’ll use for life.” ~ Thabiso Mashego
“I’ve always wanted to be someone people look up to, and now I feel like I’m on the right path. I learnt how to manage conflict, run meetings, and think like a leader. Thanks to Providing Skills, I now have something solid on my CV and in my future.” ~ Happy Thusi
“The support we got from the academy was next level. They didn’t just teach us – they motivated us. I used to be late all the time, but this course taught me how to manage my time and become more professional.” ~ Karabo Kekana
