Learn The Skills Necessary To Starting and Running Your Own Successful Business
Dive into the skills, ideas, techniques, and applications essential to businesses - no matter the size.
Our Entrepreneurship & Business Technologies training program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, strategies, and practices essential for starting and managing successful business ventures.
The program begins with the fundamentals of negotiations, sales, and marketing - and then dives into entrepreneurship, the concept of entrepreneurial mindset, the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, and the process of identifying and evaluating business opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications in areas such as Entrepreneurship Coaching, Lean Management, Leadership, Project Management, Process Improvement, Microsoft, and many other parallel certifications.
Course topics also include Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other emerging tools.
Marketing and sales are a crucial part of the curriculum. Students learn negotiation and sales techniques, creating marketing strategies, branding, and digital marketing. This often includes studying consumer behavior, pricing strategies, and the use of social media and other digital platforms for marketing.
Another core component of the program is business planning and strategy. Through financial management courses, students are taught the basics of financial accounting, budgeting, and managing cash flow. Students learn how to develop effective business plans - which include financial planning, market analysis, market research, competitive strategy, and understanding customer needs. Additionally, students explore different business models and strategies for growth and sustainability.
Through your choice of electives, you may also explore courses focusing on operational aspects of running a business including supply chain management, product development, and service delivery.
Legal and ethical considerations are offered as well, providing insights into the legal framework surrounding business operations, including intellectual property rights, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
Leadership and team management are critical subjects, focusing on the skills necessary to lead and motivate teams, manage human resources, and foster a productive organizational culture.
Lastly, elective topics such as social entrepreneurship, sustainability, global business environments, and the impact of technology on business innovation are also offered, reflecting the dynamic nature of the entrepreneurial landscape. You may also choose to take your Microsoft skills to the next level with beginner-to-advanced Microsoft courses including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Planner, Visio, Lists, and beyond.
Overall, our Entrepreneurship & Business Technologies training program aims to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with a well-rounded understanding of how to start, develop, and manage a successful business - blending foundational knowledge with practical skills and insights. The program incorporates experiential learning through course projects, case studies, or even interactions with successful entrepreneurs, so we can help students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world business scenarios.
At Visible Edge, we tailor our Education & Training programs to fit all experience levels — from beginners to advanced industry specialists. Not sure where to start? Contact our team to unlock new career opportunities. Our counselors help you create a customized training plan based on your past experience, current needs, and future goals.
If you're currently unemployed, you may qualify for full program funding — 100% covered with no out-of-pocket costs to you. We are WIOA, Trade Act, and Section 30 approved. Visible Edge also offers various financing and funding options.
Upon completion of the program, students may obtain industry-recognized certifications including, but not limited to:
Certified Agile Professional (CAP)
Entrepreneurship & Business Life Coach Certification
Lean Management
Lean Six Sigma Certifications
Process Improvement
Project Management Certification
Leadership Certification
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certification
Google Analytics Certification
Google Ads Certifications
Microsoft Certifications
Bookkeeping Professional
and more.