Starting a Business

Thrive on the creative energy of a new career

Hybrid Classes

Take advantage of our new hybrid classes!! They are designed to cater to today’s students and their multifaceted lifestyles. Learning is now more flexible than ever before. We offer both online and/or in-person classes. The hybrid approach allows students to be present in the classroom, and/or learn online without having to leave their home.

Program

The Starting a Business program aims to train entrepreneurs so that they may thrive in various industries such as: professional and technical services, personal care and health care, retailing and food services, cultural sector, arts and entertainment sector, processing sector and information industry.

During every step of their business plan, entrepreneurs must complete multiple tasks such as the conceptualization and validation of their initial business project, carrying out market studies and planning human, material and financial resources in the pre-startup stage. Furthermore, during the pre-startup stage, students must promote their products or services, manage operations, ensure communication and customer service, perform administrative follow-ups and financial monitoring, develop a network of contacts as well as their entrepreneurial skills.

Put Academic Theory into Practice

The knowledge and information acquired in Starting a Business will enable students to successfully integrate into the business world. It will help them determine the suitability of their business proposal in order to establish a business.

Start Dates

October 2, 2023 (evening)
February 19, 2024 (evening)

Certification (A.V.S.)

Attestation of Vocational Specialty

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5861
Number of Modules: 7
Duration (hours): 330
Credits: 22

Fees Day Semester Total

$90.00 CAD

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Admission Requirements

There are no admission requirements for a program to start a business.

Start Dates

October 2, 2023 (evening)
February 19, 2024 (evening)

Certification (A.V.S.)

Attestation of Vocational Specialty

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5861
Number of Modules: 7
Duration (hours): 330
Credits: 22

Fees Day Semester Total

$90.00 CAD

Apply

Course Outline

The program of study lists the competencies that are the minimum requirements for a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) for students in both the youth and adult sectors. It also provides the basis for organizing courses, planning teaching strategies, and designing instructional and evaluation materials.

Code
Module
Hours
Credits
946-501
Determine their suitability for entrepreneurship
15
1
946-512
Draft a business plan
30
2
946-523
Use technological tools
45
3
946-534
Conduct a market study
60
4
946-544
Market their products or services
60
4
946-555
Plan the necessary resources
75
5
946-563
Determine their ability to start and manage a business
45
3
Start Dates

October 2, 2023 (evening)
February 19, 2024 (evening)

Certification (A.V.S.)

Attestation of Vocational Specialty

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5861
Number of Modules: 7
Duration (hours): 330
Credits: 22

Fees Day Semester Total

$90.00 CAD

Apply

Program Fees & Materials

The Travel Sales program is based on a framework for developing vocational education programs that calls for the participation of experts from the workplace and the field of education.

Day Fees

Description
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Total
Service (Registration) Fee
$50.00
-
-
$50.00
Activity Fee
$40.00
-
-
$40.00
Sub-Total
$90.00
-
-
$90.00
Semester Day Total
$90.00 CAD
Start Dates

October 2, 2023 (evening)
February 19, 2024 (evening)

Certification (A.V.S.)

Attestation of Vocational Specialty

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5861
Number of Modules: 7
Duration (hours): 330
Credits: 22

Fees Day Semester Total

$90.00 CAD

Apply