Remote Working for Self-Employment - Level 1 (Visionnaires)

This Level 1 in Remote Working course is designed for people who wish to be (or who already are) self-employed. The course is delivered by Visionnaires Entrepreneurial Coaches who have their own businesses.

This course is awarded by the SFEDI Awards. The Awarding Organisation for Enterprise. 

Upon achievement and registration, you will also receive a 1-year free membership to IOEE (Institute for Entrepreneurs and Enterprise), expert advice from people with business experience, and other free training courses to support business start-ups.

This course will develop the initial entrepreneurial skills you need to understand the basics of being self-employed, whether as a sole trader, with a side hustle, or setting up your own business. This course will help you to understand what is involved and if it's right for you.

Turn your skills and hobbies into paid work, manage your own time and decide on hours that are convenient for you, whilst earning an income or additional income as a side hustle.

During this course, you will:

• Explore how the world of work is evolving, including the benefits and challenges of self-employment, and whether it could be the right path for you.
• Gain insight into the various digital work platforms available in the UK and how employment arrangements and payment systems typically function.
• Build confidence in your own skills and understand how they align with remote and freelance opportunities.
• Consider your personal and financial circumstances when deciding if independent work is a suitable option.
• Learn how to create a standout profile, effectively showcase your skills, and successfully find, pitch for, and secure work, including on digital platforms.
• Understand how to establish and maintain a sustainable career as a self-employed professional.

Adult Skills Fund eligibility. Please be prepared to provide your residency documents, such as a passport, an EU citizen ID card, a UK Birth Certificate, or a Biometric Card. If you have been in the UK for less than 3 years or have entered the UK with a visa, you will need to provide evidence that you are eligible to study in the UK - your visa, your biometric card that covers the duration of your course or any relevant Home Office documents to support your residency should all be provided.  If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, we will need to see evidence of 'Pre-Settled' or 'Settled status' documents. Also, for funding purposes, we would need to see evidence of payslips (within the last 3 months) if working. If you are receiving benefits (e.g. JSA, ESA, Universal Credit (UC), Housing benefits, etc. please provide evidence of this.

You will be assessed by your workbooks.

Free unless earning over £28,860 pa (then £330).

You can progress onto our Start Your Own Business or On Your Marks courses.