Looking to start your own business? We have courses that can help. While you may have an idea for a business, the best place to start your planning process is to determine whether you “have what it takes” to start and operate a business. It is an important question and should be answered before starting a business.

1. SFEDI Awards Level 3 Certificate In Creating and Starting Your
Business (QCF)
The Level 3 Certificate in Creating and Starting Your Business (QCF) is designed
to equip people with leadership skills in your business.
Qualification Overview
Level 3 Certificate in Creating and Starting Your Business (QCF)
QCF Reference
Number
Credit Value*
600/5490/6
28 credits
Guided Learning Hours 240 hours
Duration
Completion within two years
Structure
5 mandatory units and optional units to the value of 8
credits
16-18, 19+
Age Groups
Advanced Learning
Loans
Entry Requirements
Yes
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but it is advisable to complete the Level 2.
However, in order to benefit from undertaking them,
candidates should possess communication skills sufficient to allow them to perform as enterprise mentors
and to address the assessment requirements of the
qualifications.

2. *Please note: these SFEDI Awards Qualifications are part of the Qualifications
and Credit Framework (QCF), applicable in England, Wales and Northern
Ireland, providing successful candidates with transferable qualification
credits
Who May Be Interested In This Qualification
• Those who are in the process of starting a business
• Those who have recently started a business
Progression Routes
Learners who have completed this qualification may also wish to
consider working towards:
• Level 3 Certificate In Leading Your Own Business (QCF)
Further Information
Please contact a member of the Pathway Enterprise Team on
enterprise@pathwaygroup.co.uk or call 0121 707 0550 or 0800 955
0870.