Small Business Certificate
Program Overview
Downsizing and layoffs should not phase you if you have the capabilities of creating a demand for your goods or services. However, staying current in today's changing world can mean the difference between success and failure for small business owners. It means developing business plans, locating capital, managing employees, understanding forms of ownership, understanding tax and legal liability, knowing new selling techniques, developing new products, and much more. From solo entrepreneurs to companies with hundreds of employees, small business means jobs and stability. Texts required.
Length of Training
The 153-hour basic program provides the framework for successful business startup. Additional computer software courses enable the student to enter the world of entrepreneurship.
Suggested Computer Software
- Word, Parts I & II
- Access, Parts I & II
- Excel, Parts I & II
- PowerPoint
| Core Coursework | Hours |
|---|---|
| How to Start and Operate a Small Business | 21 |
| Developing a Small Business Plan | 18 |
| Tax Essentials for Small Business | 7 |
| Small Business Record keeping | 7 |
| HR Basics | 7 |
| How to Develop an Effective Marketing & Advertising Plan | 32 |
| Successful Communications for Business | 16 |
| Business Math Fundamentals | 16 |
| Quickbooks | 24 |
| Total | 148 |
| *Course offerings vary by semester | |
Optional Coursework
Accounting for Non-Accountants
Payroll Fundamentals for HR Practitioners
Recruitment and Selection
Coursework varies by semester.
More information
Please contact Candy: 972-238-6008
email: cmtafolla@dcccd.edu