The course is intended for those who want to learn how to be self-employed in Iceland. It is also well-suited for immigrants with a background in self-employment or contracting in their home countries.

The aim of the course is to assist you in building your own business, learning how to make offers, negotiating with potential clients, and marketing your services online. The course is taught in English..

• Entrepreneurship and business management. You will receive training in establishing your own business as well as identifying and evaluating business opportunities.
• Marketing, social media, and customers. You will learn about marketing products and services online, as well as receive guidance on how to use social media, search engines, and web analytics tools in marketing.
• Contract making and negotiation techniques. You will learn about negotiations with different parties, guided by the long-term interests of all. You will also receive training in defining negotiation goals for your own company.

This course is for individuals, 20 years and older, who want to learn about how to be self-employed in Iceland.

To participate in the programme and to ensure the best possible learning outcomes, students must have English skills equivalent to level A2.1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

 The target group for further education according to the board of The Icelandic Education Fund.

• Assessment is based on attendance, project work and active participation in the programme.
• To complete the programme and graduate with a diploma, it is necessary to achieve 80% attendance.
• Teaching is carried out according to a curriculum by the Education, Training and Service Centre Certified by the Centre for Education and School Services.
• The programme is subsidised by the Education Fund to equalise access and promote learning for adults.
• Please note that a minimum number of participants is required for the course to be held.