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Program Description

Starting a business is something that all of us have thought about at one time or another. Everyone wants to be their own boss. Yet statistics show that most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics, knowledge and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. At the end of this course, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, develop an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will:

  • identify the knowledge, skills and abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them,
  • develop goals to help establish your business,
  • understand how to establish a legal business entity,
  • develop an outline for your business plan,
  • know how to use technology to make your business more professional,
  • generate ideas on what types of business to consider,
  • determine if starting a business is right for you.

Learning Objectives:

  • To provide individuals with information about starting a business,
  • To identify the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs,
  • To identify the importance of goal setting and planning,
  • To understand how technology is used by businesses,
  • To provide guidance on record keeping for businesses,
  • To provide information on grants and government business programs.

Course Outline

Unit 1
  • What is an Entrepreneur? 
  • Checklist For Going Into Business
  • Are You A Potential Entrepreneur?
  • Success, Self-Esteem and Goals
  • Brainstorming Business Ideas
Unit 2
  • As You Start Your Business
  • Selecting A Legal Structure
  • Licensing And Registrations
  • Planning Your Business
Unit 3
  • Using Technology
  • The Essential Eleven Computer Skills
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Internet Opportunities
Unit 4
  • Managing Your Business
  • Financial Statements
  • Record Keeping And Taxes
  • Grants And Government Programs

 

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Program Title
Entrepreneur Boot Camp
Type
Workshop
Dates
Sep 08, 2026 to Oct 02, 2026
Delivery Methods
Program Fee(s)
Program Fee non-credit $195.00

Section Notes

Instructor: Conrad Brian Law, COI is an award-winning speaker, author, motivational coach and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Knowledge Learning Solutions LLC, a management consulting firm. He has presented nationally on such topics as entrepreneurship, technology, career advancement, diversity and finances. His Entrepreneur Boot Camp is an expansion of his successful face-to-face class. Conrad is MOODLE Teacher Certified (MTC), A+ certified, and a Certified Online Instructor (COI).  He is also an MBA candidate at the University of Maryland, University College.
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