Foster Business, Entrepreneurship & Employability Skills

The Learning Zone provides a wide range of information and resources to help you make the most effective use of the software. You'll find free information about the basics as well as more detailed guidance which is there to help you develop your business game expertise.

No matter how you intend to use SimVenture, it's worth spending a little time getting to know the software. Whilst a wealth of free resources, that all support SimVenture are available to you, the following approach is our recommended way to get to know the fundamentals of the business simulation game.

Getting Started - learn the business strategy basics

  1. Walkthrough Videos - three videos (15mins total) providing an overview of what SimVenture is and how it works.
  2. Video Tutorials - covering the content included in the Playing Instructions within the software.
  3. Entry Level Activities - integrated within the software and designed to provide a starting point for new SimVenture users.
Apprentice ScenariosOpen Exploration
If you would like to have a degree of guidance, look at the 5 Apprentice Scenarios which take you through a step-by-step approach to getting a virtual business off the ground.If you would prefer a less structured approach, load the 'Driving Lesson' Scenario, read the accompanying briefing notes and begin to explore the challenges of running a virtual business with SimVenture.
Each Entry Level Activity includes notes which are available to download from the Resource Library.

Once you're familiar with the software, you'll probably want to consider how best to fit the software into your existing context. SimVenture is a versatile business game that can be used in many ways, so to help you find the information that's right for you click on the appropriate image.

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