Whether you're launching a new venture or growing an existing one, this course helps you craft a clear, practical business plan to reach your goals. Learn how to structure your ideas and present them with confidence. Enrol now and turn your vision into action.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
Start Date:22 Jan 2026
End Date:22 Jan 2026
Thu (Daytime):10:00 - 17:00
Choose either online or in-person
Location: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
We will follow a step by step overview on how to write a business plan with a focus on expressing a solid and professional business view. You will be working on a business plan model that you can present to an investor or to be a guide to start or expand your business. From defining your business, product and brand, bringing your product or service to the market to an exit plan you will understand what is necessary to cover every step of the way in your plan.
What will we cover?
• Structure and purpose • Defining your business • Product • Market analysis • Customer analysis • Competition • Branding and Marketing overview • Management and operations • Exit Plan • A brief overview of Financial Plan and forecast.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Write your own business plan as a guide to start a business or to present it to investors.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is designed for anyone wanting to start or expand a business.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught by presentations, discussions and by completing practical exercises. We will look at business plans samples and examples.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There is no other costs. Bring a pen and a pad. You might want to bring a USB to save your work.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click here to view our business skills courses.
Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work
Julian worked as a technical manager for two large organisations before taking a career break to study for an MA and to qualify as a teacher. He now divides his business hours between working as a freelance marketing consultant and business coach for small to medium-sized businesses, and teaching for City Lit, two other colleges, and for a number of charities that help people gain the skills to start their own business. His key interests include web design and marketing, content strategy, search engine marketing and the use of social media. He is a huge fan of WordPress and also teaches a range of IT courses in Java, Python, PHP and App development.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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