Who is the course for?
Adults aged 19+ who are interested in self-employment, freelancing, or starting a small business or side hustle. The course is ideal for beginners who want a clear, supportive introduction to using digital tools for business.

What can I expect to learn?
You’ll learn how to create simple branding and visual content, write clear descriptions for products or services, and explore options for selling online. You’ll practise setting up basic e-commerce spaces and using spreadsheets to price products, track stock, and understand income. By the end of the course, you’ll have practical tools and a clearer plan for starting or growing a small business.

How will I learn?
The sessions will be interactive with video and audio for tutor presentation and demonstration.The tutor will guide you through the sessions to ensure that you achieve the course outcomes.

How will I know how well I am doing?
Your tutor will give feedback as appropriate throughout the course to help you gauge your progress. Feedback may be verbal or written. You will record your progress on an individual learning plan.

Will I have to do any work at home ?
No homework will be set but it is highly recommended that all new skills are put into practice outside of the class.

What will I need to provide?
You are welcome to bring your own devices to help you. It would also be helpful to bring a notepad and pen for making notes.

As a learner with us, you will have access to the online version of Office 365. Please note that the online version may have features that differ from desktop versions you have previously used. Technical support can be found at www.aclessex.com/tech-sup-office-365

Are there any other costs?
None

What can I do next?
After this course, learners may progress to IT Digital Communication for the Workplace or IT Customer Service & Communication in Digital Environments to build confidence working with customers. Learners may also move on to IT Workplace Productivity & Collaboration Tools to improve organisation and efficiency as a business grows.

Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.

For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/
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Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.