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Developing Social Enterprise Level 3 (Online Course)


Building on our Level 2 course, this 10-week course is geared towards those who have an idea for a business and want to take it forward.

Developing Social Enterprise Level 3 is accredited through the Open College Network, and is the second step in the Planning for Social Enterprise Qualification.

To graduate from the course you must attend and complete all of the modules. 

Course Overview

This course will cover: 

  • The Philosophy and Impact of your Social Enterprise 

  • Introduction to Market Research - Knowing your Markets 

  • Financial Projections and Potential for Growth 

  • Organisational and Legal Structures 

  • An introduction to Business Planning 

  • Finance and Investments 

Additional Information

The course will be held 100% online via OCN NI’s Ambition platform and Zoom (we will get you set up on this once you register) and all work is completed and submitted online. 

The course is free to those living in a Housing Executive area.

The course will run on the following dates and times: 

  • 26th January 10.30am-12.30pm 

  • 2nd Feb 10.30am-12.30pm 

  • 9th Feb 10.30am-12.30pm 

  • 16th Feb 10.30am-12.30pm 

  • 23rd Feb 10.30am-12.30pm 

  • 2nd Mar 10.30am-12.30pm 

  • 9th Mar 10.30am-12.30pm 

  • 16th Mar 10.30am-12.30pm 

  • 23rd Mar 10.30am-12.30pm 

  • 30th Mar 10.30am-12.30pm 

Register Your Place

To register your interest, please fill in this form.

Questions? Contact stephen@supportingcommunities.org.