Starting a Business (English and French)

The Starting a Business program trains entrepreneurs to succeed in various industries by developing ideas, conducting market studies, planning resources, promoting products, managing operations, ensuring customer service, and handling administrative tasks.

The Starting a Business program trains entrepreneurs to succeed in various industries, including services, retail, food, culture, arts, processing, and information. Entrepreneurs will conceptualize and validate business ideas, conduct market studies, and plan resources. They will also promote products, manage operations, ensure communication and customer service, perform administrative and financial tasks, and develop a professional network and entrepreneurial skills.

Code5861 (English)                                   5361 (French)
DiplomaAVS
SectorAdministration, Commerce and Computer Technology
Length of training330 hours
Approximate duration in months4 months
Number of credits22
StatusProgram approved in 2019.

Admission (Domestic students ONLY)

Persons holding a CSQ or living in Quebec during the last 3 consecutive years or living in Quebec for 12 consecutive months without full-time studies
Permanent Residence or Canadian Citizen

Benefits

Bursary up to $1700 per month
OPUS card reduced fare
Eyeglasses & Contact Lenses Subsidies
One day class only per week (6 hours)

Course Content

CodeStatement of CompetencyHoursCredits

946-501

446-501

Determine their suitability for entrepreneurship

French Course

151

946-512

446-512

Draft a business plan

French Course

302

946-523

446-523

Use technological tools

French Course

453

946-534

446-534

Conduct a market study

French Course

604

946-544

446-544

Market their products or services

French Course

604

946-555

446-555

Plan the necessary resources

French Course

755

946-563

446-563

Determine their ability to start and manage a business

French Course

453
 33022

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