Entrepreneurship
Certificate of Completion
Program: 3P43316
The Entrepreneurship certificate of completion program is designed to introduce students to key concepts for starting and managing a business. Upon program completion, students will understand the components of a business plan, understand basic business regulations, and be introduced to marketing concepts and basic bookkeeping skills necessary to seek funding to start or expand a business.
For programs/courses that allow credit for prior learning, at least 75% of all course work must be completed at North Orange Continuing Education. (Contact the CTE Office to learn more about which courses offer credit for prior learning).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (180 Hours) | ||
| ENTR 100 | Entrepreneurship, Introduction | 54 |
| ENTR 105 | Marketing, Introduction | 45 |
| ENTR 115 | Business Basics: Law and Accounting | 45 |
| COMP 650 | Quickbooks Fundamentals for Financial Office Applications | 36 |
| Total Hours | 180 | |
Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ENTR 100 | 54 | ENTR 115 | 45 |
| ENTR 105 | 45 | COMP 650 | 36 |
| 99 | 81 | ||
| Total Hours 180 | |||
List of Courses
ENTR 100 Entrepreneurship, Introduction 54 Hours
Entrepreneurship introduces students to the basics of starting up a business, including identifying business opportunities, understanding the components of a business plan, structuring the business, and financial considerations. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use basic business terminology, explain the components of a business plan, and identify possible business structures.
ENTR 105 Marketing, Introduction 45 Hours
Marketing, Introduction covers foundational topics, such as planning your marketing strategy, creating content, understanding, engaging, and retaining consumers. Upon completion students will understand the basics of marketing from concept to optimization.
ENTR 115 Business Basics: Law and Accounting 45 Hours
Business Basics: Law and Accounting is an introduction to the laws and resources needed for new entrepreneurs.
COMP 650 Quickbooks Fundamentals for Financial Office Applications 36 Hours
Teaches students the basics of using the QuickBooks software to develop customized financial application for business. The course covers special techniques for reducing data entry time, eliminating errors and getting consistent results. Upon completion students will understand the basics of QuickBooks to simplify financial tasks.