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Level 5 Award in Social Enterprise Qualification
From Concern to Action: Exploring Social Impact
We’re putting the finishing touches on our nationally recognised Level 5 qualification, developed by Junction Point CIC in collaboration with Durham University, social enterprise advisers, industry experts, and academics. This programme is designed for experienced practitioners who want to advise social enterprises with confidence, rigour, and integrity.
Ready to Advise with Confidence and Credibility?
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Are you supporting social enterprises and wondering how to do it well - not just confidently, but responsibly? The Level 5 Social Enterprise Adviser qualification is designed for experienced advisers, consultants, and support professionals who want to deepen their judgement, strengthen their practice, and build credibility in a complex and fast-evolving sector. This course goes beyond tools and templates, focusing on how to diagnose real needs, navigate complexity, and support social enterprises to make sound, ethical decisions at every stage of their journey.
“I was really nervous to start with, but it was really helpful to have someone leading each step to trialling my idea. The seed funding also really helped to test without any personal risk. I didn’t need insurance or anything to just give it a go. It was brilliant”
Course Participant.
Who is the Level 5 Social Enterprise Adviser Qualification for?
This qualification is for people already advising or supporting social enterprises - including advisers, consultants, development workers, funders, and support professionals. It’s built for those with experience who want to sharpen their thinking, strengthen their professional boundaries, and develop a robust, evidence-based advisory practice.
You’ll benefit most if you’re already working in or alongside the social enterprise sector and want to improve the quality, consistency, and impact of your support.
What will you learn?
Through applied learning and real-world scenarios, this qualification will help you:
Develop the judgement required to advise social enterprises across models, impact, governance, income, and sustainability
Diagnose what a social enterprise actually needs, not just what it asks for
Apply advisory tools and communication techniques that build trust and support better decision-making
Co-create realistic, ethical action plans while maintaining professional boundaries
Build a professional portfolio evidencing responsible, effective advisory practice
This is about becoming a better adviser - not just a more informed one.
How does the course work?
This is a Level 1 qualification designed to be flexible and accessible.
Format: Online, in-person, or blended delivery
Time commitment: 30 hours across 6–9 months
Assessment: Practical portfolio and workbook responses
No exams. No presentations.
The programme is modular and can be shaped around the needs of the group. Delivery might include:
Weekly short sessions (for example, between school drop-offs)
Monthly or fortnightly full-day workshops
Evening sessions for people working during the day
We typically work with local partners to deliver this qualification in place-based settings, building peer support and community connection as ideas develop.
Why Junction Point?
Junction Point CIC is a SFEDI-accredited centre supporting changemakers across the North East and beyond. Our qualifications are practical, supportive, and grounded in lived experience - not theory for theory’s sake.
All trainers are founders of social ventures themselves, combining real-world insight with academic rigour. This course was co-designed with social enterprise advisers from across the UK, 6 industry experts, and 5 academics from Durham University to ensure it reflects both best practice and real advisory challenges.
Your Learning Journey
Not sure where you fit yet? That’s fine.
This qualification is part of a clear progression pathway - If Level 5 feels right, start here. If you’re now ready, check out level 1 and 2 instead which may be more suitable for you at this point:
Level 1
Test your idea → Explore a cause you care about and trial a small social action safely and practically.
LEVEL 2
Start and build your organisation → Turn your idea into a structured social enterprise with clear models, impact, and sustainability.
LEVEL 5
Advise and lead others responsibly → Develop the expertise to guide, support, and lead social enterprises with confidence and credibility.
Costs and funding
We are finalising costs for this course but rest assured it will be incredible value.
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