Nº 0032 Listed July 2026 Rolling
Kick Off in Business – business start-up and self employment online courses
About this funding
Kick Off in Business is a Department for Business and Trade initiative offering free online educational courses tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals.
The programme targets adults aged 19 and above at various stages of business establishment, including those within their first trading year. Participants gain practical knowledge across essential areas such as financial management, business strategy, marketing and sales, whilst also earning recognised enterprise qualifications. The scheme operates across multiple regions including the North West, supporting diverse sectors from agriculture and food to digital creativity, hospitality, manufacturing and retail. Greater Manchester businesses benefit from accessible, flexible online learning that reduces barriers to enterprise development and provides formal credentials enhancing business credibility.
Who can apply
Adults aged 19 years and above interested in self-employment or business start-up; includes individuals within their first year of trading
How to apply
Contact Department for Business and Trade through official channels to access online course enrolment
Common questions
- What is Kick Off in Business – business start-up and self employment online courses?
- A free online learning programme from the Department for Business and Trade equipping adults aged 19+ with foundational business knowledge and qualifications for self-employment or start-up ventures. Covering financial planning, strategy and sales, the course supports entrepreneurs across multiple…
- How much funding is available?
- Kick Off in Business – business start-up and self employment online courses offers No monetary award specified; free online course provision with enterprise qualifications.
- Who can apply for Kick Off in Business – business start-up and self employment online courses?
- Adults aged 19 years and above interested in self-employment or business start-up; includes individuals within their first year of trading
- What is the deadline?
- Kick Off in Business – business start-up and self employment online courses accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.
- Who provides Kick Off in Business – business start-up and self employment online courses?
- Kick Off in Business – business start-up and self employment online courses is provided by Department for Business and Trade.
- How do I apply for Kick Off in Business – business start-up and self employment online courses?
- Contact Department for Business and Trade through official channels to access online course enrolment
Recorded from gov.uk · Entry Nº 0032 of the Manchester Business Services register.