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Level 2 Starting a Social Enterprise Qualification
We're putting the finishing touches on our nationally recognised qualification, developed in partnership with Durham University and accredited by SFEDI Awards.
Ready to Turn Your Idea Into Impact?
Applications Now Open!
Are you ready to take your first bold step into the world of social enterprise? This nationally recognised qualification, developed in partnership between Junction Point CIC and Durham University, is designed for early-stage changemakers — people with ideas, energy and purpose, but who might be looking for clarity, structure, or support to move forward. You don't need to be trading yet. You don't need to have everything figured out. What matters most is your commitment to making a difference.
Who is the Social Enterprise Qualification for?
This course is designed for early-stage changemakers — people with ideas, energy and purpose, but who might be looking for clarity, structure, or support to move forward.
You don’t need to be trading yet. You don’t need to have everything figured out. What matters most is your commitment to making a difference.
What will you learn?
Over five interactive units, this social enterprise qualification will help you build a strong foundation for your idea. You’ll learn:
What makes a social enterprise different — and why that matters
How to build a business model that reflects your values and mission
How to plan for real social impact
How to manage finances, funding and long-term sustainability
How to choose the right legal structure and set up your organisation
This is practical, applied learning — not theory for theory’s sake. You’ll finish the course with a live action plan, a detailed model for your idea, and the confidence to take your next step.
How does the course work?
This is a Level 2 qualification, developed with over 40 social entrepreneurs, 6 industry experts and Durham University Academics! You’ll experience a flexible, blended learning format designed to work around your life with:
7 In-person workshops
Self-guided workbooks
5 Live online workshops
Expert insights through our exclusive podcast
Peer learning and discussion
Portfolio-based assessment (no exams)
This qualification runs part time over six months. Of the 120 hours of learning, 50% is taught and 50% if self-guided.
When does the course run?
In order to pass the assessment, learners must attend at least 80% of the taught sessions. All in-person teaching is at Durham University.
September 2025 intake dates:
Welcome & onboarding
Tuesday 30th Sep: 13.00-14.00 (online)
Unit 1: Understanding the Impact of a Social Enterprise
Tuesday 14th Oct: 9.30-15.30 (In person)
Tuesday 21st Oct: 13.00-14.00 (online)
Unit 2: Developing a Social Enterprise Business Models
Tuesday 11th Nov: 9.30-15.30 (In person)
Tuesday 25th Nov: 13.00-14.00 (online)
Unit 3: Managing Stakeholder Relationships
Tuesday 9th Dec: 9.30-15.30 (In person)
Tuesday 16th Dec: 13.00-14.00 (online)
Unit 4: Selecting a Legal Structure for a Social Enterprise
Tuesday 6th Jan: 9.30-15.30 (In person)
Tuesday 20th Jan: 13.00-14.00 (online)
Unit 5: Understanding the Financing of a Social Enterprise
Tuesday 3rd Feb: 9.30-15.30 (In person)
Tuesday 17th Feb: 13.00-14.00 (online)
Final session: Pulling it all together
Tuesday 3rd March: 9.00-17.00 (In person)
Assessment submissions due: 1st July 2026.
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Costs and funding
This course is incredible value at just £485+vat and is now open, but be quick - each cohort only has space for just 12 people.
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Junction Point CIC · 2025