Brooklyn College, in partnership with the Winchester Center for Management Development, is pleased to offer a Non-Profit Management Certificate and an HR Certificate. Certificate program can be accomplished by taking the entire suite. The courses can also be taken individually as needed.
Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFRE): The Non-Profit Management Certificate curriculum has been approved for continuing education points by CFRE, International. Complete the entire suite and receive 24 CFRE Continuing Education Points. Or, enroll in any of the individual courses and earn three to five CFRE Continuing Education Points.
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) recertification: The HR Certificate curriculum has been approved for the recertification credit hours through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
This course explores the different aspects of entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurs create and establish successful new ventures. It reviews issues and activities involved in starting a new business, including the decisions that must be made before an enterprise can be launched and established.
After completing this course, you should be able to
- Describe the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
- Outline the eight stages of the entrepreneurial process
- Explain the discovery stage
- Describe the evaluation of the market for a new venture
- Outline ways to structure the venture
- Discuss the strategic planning process for an entrepreneur
- Describe the operational and financial planning needed for a new venture
- Outline how an entrepreneur develops and employs a business plan
- Describe the options for funding the new venture
- Discuss issues in implementing the plans for a new venture
- Recognize the ethical issues faced by entrepreneurs
This course is self-paced and online. You will have access to this course for 30 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Target Audience: This course is designed for adult learners with little or no experience with entrepreneurship.
Level/Prerequisites: Introductory/No Prerequisites
Estimated time to complete: 3-5 hours
Successful Completion Requirement for IACET CEU: Learners must score an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit.
