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ICOES & IAPCC Accredited No Experience Required Up to 110 CPD Points Optional Certificate Available

Start & Grow a Business Online with International Open Academy's Flexible Online Courses

Online courses from International Open Academy (IOA), an accredited provider of professional and personal development training. Choose one course in starting a business, marketing a business, or accounting & bookkeeping — or save more with the 3-course bundle. Self-paced, study anytime from any internet-connected device.

Accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) and the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). Earn CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points on completion. No formal qualifications required to enroll — open to beginners and existing business owners alike. An optional certificate of achievement is available upon passing course exams (55%+ pass rate).

If you redeem within 48 hours, you can avail of a one-month free subscription, providing access to all IOA courses.

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Start Your Business Course

Learn how to turn a business idea into a real, functioning company — from self-assessment and market research through to writing a business plan and launching.

Market Your Business Course

Build a complete, modern marketing strategy — from branding and low-cost promotion tactics to SEO, social media, PR, and sales pitching.

Accounting & Bookkeeping Course

A practical introduction to managing business finances — from bookkeeping methods and payroll to taxes and audits.

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All 3-Course Bundle

Get the complete toolkit for launching and running a business: Start Your Business, Market Your Business, and Accounting & Bookkeeping in one bundle.

What You Will Learn

Start Your Business — Self-assessment, market research, business plans, funding, and everything needed to plan a successful launch.

Market Your Business — Branding, website content, SEO, social media strategy, PR, and sales pitching to grow your audience.

Accounting & Bookkeeping — Single- and double-entry bookkeeping, payroll, taxes, financial statements, and audit prep.

3-Course Bundle — All three courses combined for end-to-end training, from initial idea to a marketed, financially sound business.

Full Breakdown of Options

OPT 1 Start Your Business Course (30 Hrs | 30 CPD Points)

Learn how to turn a business idea into a real, functioning company. This course walks students through every stage of launching a business, from initial self-assessment and market research through to writing a business plan and managing the actual launch.

What's covered:

  • Self-assessment: is entrepreneurship right for you?
  • Market research and competitor analysis
  • Developing, testing, and funding a business idea
  • Marketing and sales strategy basics
  • Choosing a business structure, name, and registering a business
  • Budgets, cash flow, accounting basics, and business banking
  • Insurance, premises, and staffing considerations
  • How to write a business plan
  • Planning a successful business launch and building a network

Who it's for: Aspiring entrepreneurs, current business owners looking to sharpen their knowledge, and managers who want to bring business fundamentals into their skillset.

OPT 2 Market Your Business Course (50 Hrs | 50 CPD Points)

Builds on core marketing principles to teach a complete, modern marketing strategy — from branding and low-cost promotion tactics to website content, SEO, social media, PR, and sales pitching.

What's covered:

  • Marketing fundamentals: the 4 Ps (and 3 more), market research, segmentation, and positioning
  • Building a marketing plan from scratch
  • Low-cost and creative marketing techniques
  • Developing a brand identity and brand personality
  • Setting up a website, writing content, and SEO basics
  • Social media strategy across Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, email marketing, and more
  • Public relations, press releases, and advertising
  • Sales pitching, lead generation, and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising

Who it's for: Business owners who find marketing overwhelming, anyone with some marketing knowledge who wants to go deeper, and entrepreneurs who want a complete strategy to help their business thrive.

OPT 3 Accounting & Bookkeeping Course (30 Hrs | 30 CPD Points)

A practical introduction to managing business finances — covering everything from the basics of accounting to bookkeeping methods, payroll, taxes, and audits.

What's covered:

  • Accounting fundamentals, history, and terminology
  • Financial, managerial, and tax accounting
  • Organizing accounts and the accounting cycle
  • Inventory management and sales tracking
  • Controlling expenses, payroll reconciliation, and financial liabilities
  • Avoiding illegal or improper accounting practices
  • Single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping
  • Preparing financial statements and conducting profit analysis
  • Tracking and reporting taxes
  • Preparing for internal, external, cost, and performance audits

Who it's for: Aspiring bookkeepers and accountants, business owners who want to manage their own books, and anyone looking to become more financially responsible.

OPT 4 All 3-Course Bundle: Start, Market & Account for Your Business (110 Hrs | 110 CPD Points)

The complete toolkit for launching and running a business: get all three courses in one bundle, covering everything from the initial idea to marketing strategy to keeping the books balanced.

Includes:

  • Start Your Business Course (30 hours)
  • Market Your Business Course (50 hours)
  • Accounting & Bookkeeping Course (30 hours)

Why bundle: Each course builds on the last — start with the fundamentals of launching a business, layer on a complete marketing strategy, then round it out with the financial skills to keep the business running and profitable.

Who it's for: New entrepreneurs who want end-to-end training, and existing business owners looking to strengthen every side of their operation at once.

Certification Details

EXAM A minimum score of 55% is required to pass each module. A certificate of achievement / ICOES certification is available as a separate optional purchase upon passing.

Who This Course Is For

Aspiring Entrepreneurs — Anyone with a business idea who wants to turn it into a real company. No formal qualifications or experience required.

Existing Business Owners — Owners looking to sharpen their marketing, accounting, or overall business knowledge.

Managers & Career Changers — Anyone wanting to build business fundamentals, financial responsibility, or bookkeeping skills into their skillset.

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About International Open Academy

International Open Academy (IOA) is a global online learning platform serving more than 1.5 million learners across 100+ countries. Learners can access a diverse range of accredited courses, certifications and micro-credentials, with recommended learning pathways helping them develop new skills and achieve their goals. They can also earn and share their skills and credentials and discover relevant jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities directly within the platform, connecting learning with real-world opportunities.

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