This comprehensive course will help you develop the skills needed to grow your start-up business and show you everything you need to know to transform good intentions into a professional plan of action as an entrepreneur.
Ready to develop the skills and strategies to become a leader in the nonprofit sector while learning the fundamentals needed to launch your own business? In this course bundle, you will learn the most important aspects of nonprofits, including how to start a nonprofit and delve into the world of business, from generating an idea to writing a plan and much more.

$3,795
est. cost
12 mo.
Time to Complete
300 hrs.
Self-paced

What you will learn

  • Differentiate between the different nonprofit sectors
  • Define your nonprofit’s mission and vision
  • Identify the roles of governance and leadership
  • Apply management skills to lead volunteers
  • Create a fundraising plan
  • Identify marketing and communication tools
  • Apply DEI within your organization
  • Identify the characteristics, risks, benefits, opportunities, and drawbacks of being an entrepreneur
  • Assess the demand of an opportunity and its value proposition
  • Determine the appropriate legal structure, required licenses, and regulations for your business
  • Investigate intellectual property law for entrepreneurs
  • Determine your operational costs and growth strategy for your business
  • Use financial statements to assess profitability and break-even analysis for your business
  • Design a business plan for your venture

  • Learn skills and develop strategies to get your nonprofit organization successfully off the ground
  • Obtain an understanding of how to be a strong leader in this field
  • Gain confidence in your ability to work at a nonprofit organization and get closer to achieving your personal career goals
  • The Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification ensures tomorrow’s business leaders are prepared with the toolkit they need to get ahead in today’s competitive landscape
  • The completed business plan is a dynamic planning tool which can be updated at any given time to allow the entrepreneur up-to-date information for decision-making
  • Every entrepreneur must have knowledge of the foundational business principles to progress forward, as all principles are interrelated, and this knowledge allows for better business decisions

    • We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. 

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    Follow the steps outlined here to get started in this program. We know the process can feel overwhelming, and we want you to know that we’re here to help! Please call or email us if you have any questions, whatsoever. It’s what we’re here for!

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      First Things First…

      Payment is required at the time of registration for this program. This program may qualify for a scholarship (or voucher) from the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board, or WIB. Please reach out to the WIB to inquire about funding, if necessary, before you start the registration process below. Payment can also be made by Employer Sponsorship Billing, Credit Card, Cash or Check.

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