Pathways to Entrepreneurship
At a Glance
Our Pathways to Entrepreneurship workforce training program prepares you for your venture into entrepreneurship. Learn core competencies in business planning, market research, budgeting and accounting, human resources, managing risk, growth strategies and much more. Includes 1-on-1 consultation.
Approx. Number of Hours/Weeks:
78 classroom (+ additional consultation) hours /8 weeks
Program Cost:**
$1,129 (financial assistance available)
Est. Hourly Wage:*
Income varies by business
Min. Occupational Requirements:
None
Entrepreneur Job Overview
An entrepreneur identifies a need in the marketplace and comes up with an innovative business solution to fill that need and takes on both the risks and rewards of implementing their idea. As the leader of their company, an entrepreneur assumes full responsibility for the execution and success of the business on a daily basis, including creating a business plan, doing market research, developing a sales and marketing plan, developing and creating a budget, pricing and margin analysis, managing human resources, managing risk, and navigating future growth strategies.
Get Paid to Prepare for This In-Demand Career
Curriculum
Explore different topics covering essential aspects of entrepreneurship, such as recognizing and evaluating business opportunities, creating business plans, marketing strategies, financial management, and more. All classes are online/asynchronous with an assigned 1-on-1 consultation with your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) included and required to sit for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification exam.
View all current course offerings. Not all courses are offered within every term schedule.
Prepare for your venture into entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs are most successful when equipped with knowledge and understanding of the business landscape. Find out everything you need to know to own and operate your business. Start your business on a solid foundation with core competencies including business planning, market research, budgeting and accounting, human resources, managing risk, growth strategies, and more. One-on-one consultation with your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) included and required to sit for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification exam.
Licensure/certification earned
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification sponsored by Intuit and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
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410-386-8100 | wbce@carrollcc.edu | Building A, Room 115
*Wages are based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and are estimates only.
**Unless noted, cost does not include any required textbooks and related materials, applicable licensing fees, background check fees, testing fees or prerequisite courses.