Certificate in How to Start and Run an Online Business QLS Level 1

Unit 1: How Online Business Can Benefit You

Discover the key advantages of starting an online business, from flexibility to low startup costs. This unit explains how digital platforms can help you reach a wider audience and grow quickly.

Unit 2: Creating a Business Plan

Learn how to create a clear and practical business plan that outlines your goals, strategy, and target market. This unit helps you organise your ideas and build a roadmap for your online success.

Unit 3: Building Your Online Business

Explore the steps to launch and manage your business online, from choosing the right platform to setting up operations. This unit guides you through essential tools, branding, and day-to-day management.

The Certificate in How to Start and Run an Online Business QLS Level 1 equips learners with the essential skills to pursue various entrepreneurial and digital career opportunities. Graduates can explore roles such as online business owner, e-commerce assistant, digital entrepreneur, or social media seller. The course also benefits freelancers and individuals interested in setting up online stores, service-based businesses, or drop shipping ventures. With a solid foundation in business planning and digital setup, learners are well-prepared to launch their own online business or progress to more advanced business and e-commerce qualifications for long-term success.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

How to start and run an online business?
Starting an online business involves choosing a niche, creating a business plan, building a website or store, marketing your products or services, and managing operations digitally.

Which course is best for online business?
The Certificate in How to Start and Run an Online Business QLS Level 1 is ideal for beginners, offering step-by-step guidance from planning to launching your first online venture.

What is an e-commerce certificate?
An e-commerce certificate validates your knowledge in setting up and managing online stores, handling digital marketing, and using e-commerce platforms effectively.

Which skill is best for online business?
Key skills include digital marketing, content creation, website management, customer service, and business strategy planning.

Which online business is very profitable?
Profitability depends on demand and execution, but common profitable options include drop shipping, digital products, affiliate marketing, and online courses.

What topics are covered in this online business course?
The course covers the benefits of online business, how to create a business plan, and practical steps for setting up and managing your digital operations.

Do I need technical experience to take this course?
No technical experience is required. The course is designed for beginners and guides you through each step in simple, practical terms.

Is this course suitable for someone with no business background?
Yes, it's perfect for beginners who want to learn how to launch a business online with no prior experience.

Will I get support during the course?
Yes, learners have access to course materials, guidance from the platform, and can learn at their own pace with structured modules.

What kind of certificate will I receive upon completion?
You will receive a CPD-accredited certificate issued by OHSC along with a CPD Courses Certificate of Completion, validating your knowledge in online business management.