🛒 Academy — Self-Employment

E-Commerce Fundamentals

Academy — Self-Employment £197 per person 7 weeks Max 20 students · live on Zoom
£197
per person · 7-week cohort · weekly live sessions on Zoom · max 20 students
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Build and launch an online store from scratch. This course covers everything from choosing a product and platform to making your first sale and managing customer relationships.

Optional add-on

Drop-In Surgery — Weekly Office Hours · £49–69 extra

Add weekly 60-minute drop-in sessions with your facilitator for £49 (6-week course) or £69 (8-week course). Optional attendance — bring your work, ask questions, get peer feedback. Genuine value at £6–9 per session vs £55 for a 1-to-1.

What you will achieve

Choose the right e-commerce platform for your business (Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy)
Source or create products to sell online
Build a professional online store without technical expertise
Drive traffic to your store using organic and paid channels
Handle orders, payments, and customer service professionally
Understand the financials of running an e-commerce business

What we cover

1
E-commerce landscape and opportunity
2
Product selection and supplier sourcing
3
Platform setup — Shopify, WooCommerce, or Etsy
4
Store design, copywriting, and product photography basics
5
Driving traffic — SEO, social media, and paid ads for e-commerce
6
Orders, fulfilment, and customer experience
7
Financials — margins, pricing, and profitability

Who is this course for?

Anyone who wants to start or grow an online retail business. No prior experience required.

Part of something bigger: Growing e-commerce income creates a need for business banking, ISA investments, and protection insurance — all of which connect to the lead gen pipeline.

Ready to start?

Places are limited to 20 students per cohort. Fill in the enquiry form on our homepage and we will confirm your place and send joining instructions.

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Questions? Email info@evolvableacademy.co.uk or call +44 20 4615 6451