1. Business Planning and Strategy
- Course: Developing a Business Plan
- Description Overview: This course guides participants through the process of creating a comprehensive business plan. Topics include market research, business model development, and financial projections.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Developing a Business Plan
- Course: Strategic Business Planning
- Description Overview: This course covers the strategic aspects of business planning, including setting long-term goals, defining a vision and mission, and creating action plans.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Strategic Business Planning
2. Financial Management
- Course: Financial Management for Small Businesses
- Description Overview: Participants will learn the fundamentals of managing finances in a small business, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Financial Management for Small Businesses
- Course: Accounting Basics for Entrepreneurs
- Description Overview: This course introduces the basics of accounting, including bookkeeping, understanding financial statements, and managing accounts receivable and payable.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Accounting Basics for Entrepreneurs
3. Marketing and Sales
- Course: Introduction to Marketing
- Description Overview: Participants will learn the fundamentals of marketing, including market research, target audience identification, and marketing mix strategies.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Introduction to Marketing
- Course: Digital Marketing Essentials
- Description Overview: This course covers the basics of digital marketing, including SEO, social media marketing, email marketing, and content marketing strategies.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Digital Marketing Essentials
4. Operations Management
- Course: Operations Management for Small Businesses
- Description Overview: This course teaches participants how to manage the day-to-day operations of a small business, including inventory management, supply chain logistics, and process improvement.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Operations Management for Small Businesses
- Course: Lean Business Operations
- Description Overview: Participants will learn about lean principles and practices to streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Lean Business Operations
5. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Course: Legal Aspects of Starting a Business
- Description Overview: This course covers the legal requirements for starting a business, including business registration, licensing, and intellectual property protection.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Legal Aspects of Starting a Business
- Course: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Description Overview: Participants will learn about the importance of business ethics and corporate social responsibility, including ethical decision-making and sustainable business practices.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Bonus: Entrepreneurship and Leadership
- Course: Entrepreneurship 101
- Description Overview: This course introduces participants to the world of entrepreneurship, covering the entrepreneurial mindset, opportunity recognition, and the startup ecosystem.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Entrepreneurship 101
- Course: Leadership Skills for New Managers
- Description Overview: This course focuses on developing leadership skills for new managers, including team building, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
- Class Length: 4 weeks
- Live Link to Canvas: Leadership Skills for New Managers
Accessing Courses
To enroll in these courses, visit the provided live links and sign up through Canvas.com. These courses are designed to equip new business owners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to successfully start and manage their businesses.