Ryan Global School (KidsMBA school)

This qualification is designed to give you the tools to successfully and confidently launch a new business.

An innovative idea might not be sufficient to ensure the success of a new venture.  Any new business should be underpinned by thorough research, planning and business know-how.  This course develops your ability to reduce risk and improve the probability of success for a business start-up. 

Our programme is designed to be run as a short course that will help budding entrepreneurs create a robust business plan and start their new enterprise. The course develops the ability to research, plan, budget and reduce risk to ensure a business is successful. 

On successful completion of the qualification, you will have a viable business plan tailored to your requirements as you learn about what it takes to launch a business. With this plan you can seek investment, confidently launch your business and run it competently once trading begins.

This course can only be taken via an accredited ABE study centre.

Learners - Sign up to find out how to become an ABE learner OR Click here to find a centre near you

Centres - Click here to find out more about becoming ABE accredited

This qualification was previously registered with the Ofqual number: 603/0048/6.  UCAS points carried by this qualification will apply to certificates issued with the previous Ofqual number.  Points for the updated qualification will be announced in May.

This programme is coming to the end of its regulatory life.  No certificates can be issued after June 2027

For success in today's business environment, the capabilities needed have changed significantly from what was required five years ago.  The influence of technology, globalisation and environmental issues mean that the modern professional needs to be adaptable, to cope with new ways of working.

This qualification is for people looking to progress and update their skill set as well as newly employed staff starting their career. For new employees, it introduces an understanding of how businesses are run and how to contribute to their success. For experienced employees, the qualification will refresh, update and introduce modern concepts to improve skills.

The programme focuses on the key capabilities you need to add value to your organisation.  It encompasses practical skills, knowledge and guidance on how to improve working methods and builds the foundation to progress onto the next academic level, such as an ABE Level 4 Diploma.

Skills and knowledge developed by this qualification: 

• The nature of business
• Key processes and resources in business
• New ways of working in business
• The skills needed for successfully working in business

The qualification is at the same level of difficulty as a UK A-level.  

Assessed by open book exam.

UCAS Tariff Points for UK University/College Entry

We have UCAS tariff points confirmed for this qualification. Please refer to the table below for details.

UCAS tariff points are used by UK universities and colleges to determine whether a student meets the entry requirements for a particular course.

P - Pass | M - Merit | D - Distinction

Learners - Sign up to find out how to become an ABE learner OR Click here to find a centre near you

Centres - Click here to find out more about becoming ABE accredited

This qualification will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to step confidently into a leadership role.  It is designed to provide opportunities for you to progress in your chosen career field or go on to higher-level qualifications.  

The qualification is developed with The Institute of Leadership and on successful completion, you will have gained the essential knowledge and abilities to be able to:

• Recognise how leadership models and theories are applied, along with the impact of leadership approaches and styles within an organisational context.
• Understand the skills and behaviours required for effective leadership along with the ability to identify your personal leadership strengths and areas for development.
• Understand stakeholder theory and application for leaders who have to communicate with different internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead, motivate and support others to achieve goals and objectives aligned to organisational strategy.

Includes a helpful study guide for every unit.

Future-proof your skills:

Based on the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report, here are the core skills you will develop from the most sought-after employer requirements anticipated for 2030:

• Leadership and social influence
• Motivation and self-awareness
• Empathy and active listening
• Talent management

International Baccalaureate

ABE will be collaborating with International Baccalaureate as a Career-related Study (CRS) provider in the Asia-Pacific region. This partnership will support schools in delivering the IB Career-related Programme (CP), empowering students to excel in career-focused education.  This qualification is part of ABE's CRS provision.

UCAS Tariff Points for UK University/College Entry

We have UCAS tariff points confirmed for this qualification. Please refer to the table below for details.

UCAS tariff points are used by UK universities and colleges to determine whether a student meets the entry requirements for a particular course.

P - Pass | M - Merit | D - Distinction

Learners - Sign up to find out how to become an ABE learner OR Click here to find a centre near you

Centres - Click here to find out more about becoming ABE accredited