Certificate of Achievement in Entrepreneurship II - Small Business Startup Essentials

Golden West College

This Certificate is designed for students seeking to start, manage, and/or expand a small business. The curriculum addresses the marketing, legal, regulatory and financial aspects of starting and managing a small business. Completion of this Entrepreneurship Certificate program demonstrates knowledge of the entrepreneurial mindset and process and provides practical tools and methods for starting, managing, and expanding a business. This Certificate builds on the Entrepreneurship I Certificate of Achievement - Small Business Startup Essentials however, the Entrepreneurship II Certificate may be completed independently of the Entrepreneurship I Certificate.Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:Assess the financial, marketing, legal and regulatory considerations for starting and owning a business.Prepare business planning documents to start or expand a business.Apply accounting information and prepare financial statements to evaluate business performance.Apply managerial methods to conduct operations such as business formation, online presence, and staffing.Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:Business management or ownershipIndependent contractorsPart-time business ownersSmall business owners