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Essential Skills for Entrepreneurs

Continuing Education Workforce Certificate

Format

In-person, Online

Location

Catonsville, Essex, Hunt Valley, Owings Mills, Online

A small business owner or entrepreneur is responsible for the growth, overall direction, and everyday operation of a business. Specific activities vary according to the business' size and industry and may include: reviewing sales reports, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports; hiring, training, and managing staff; understanding federal, state, and local laws; marketing; and directing activities for sales or production staff. In this course series, students will learn foundational knowledge necessary for starting a business.​ This program features foundational courses for a new business owner: instruction on key aspects of starting a business; how to write a business plan and why one is important; how to fund the start up and early growth  of a business and identifying potential funding sources; and marketing basics needed to launch and grow a business.Students entering this program should have ​good planning and organizational skills; strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and good problem solving skills.​Students will be better prepared to start  their own business entity or manage a small business. Careers in this field are available in a broad range of privately held companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach:https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/

Program Course Sequence

Course

Number

Course Title

Course Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs

T=Tuition

F=Fees

SBA045

The Entrepreneurial Mindset with Coaching



16

Materials provided

$249

T-$75/F-$174

SBA9​50

Customize Your Business Plan 5 Materials provided

          $129

T-$39/F-$90

SBA956

The A,B,C's of Small Business Funding

5

Materials provided

$129

T-$39/F-$90

SBA964

Small Business Marketing Strategies

6

Materials provided

$129

T-$39/F-$90

Course Series Totals:


32

$0

$636

T-$192/F-$444

Full Program Details

This course is not currently being offered