How to be self-employed in Iceland
Registration deadline is February 2nd.
How to be self-employed in Iceland
- Are you interested in self-employment or contracting in Iceland?
- Are you already familiar with this business but seek guidance on navigating the Icelandic landscape.
Our course offers a blend of distance and on-site learning to prepare you for this kind of work.
About the course
The course is intended for those who want to learn how to be self-employed in Iceland. It also well-suited to immigrants with a background in self-employment or contracting in their home countries.
The aim of the course is to assist students in building their own business, training in preparing offers, negotiating with potential clients, and marketing their services online.
The course is a total of 48 hours and is taught in English.
Course content
- Entrepreneurship and company building
- Online marketing
- Negotiation techniques (f. ex. preparing offers etc.)
Study plan
Thursdays from 17:00 - 21:15 and Saturdays, from 8:30 – 15:00
Who can apply?
- Those who are 18 years or older without secondary education.
- Immigrants living in Iceland.
- Those who have applied for study funding from the Directorate of Labour.
Course assessment
Course assessment is based on 80% attendance, assignments, and active participation of students. No final test.
Place
Höfðabakki 9, 110 Reykjavík.
Course fee
The course fee is 22.000 ISK.
Price is subject to change.
Grants
Do you have the right to a grant from your union or the Icelandic Directorate of Labour to pay towards courses?