Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your small business or professional practice to the next level, developing the right skills is key to long-term success. These courses are designed to help you strengthen your business foundation—through practical, hands-on learning in areas like business planning, financial management, and marketing strategy. You’ll learn how to assess business models, attract and retain customers, and make informed decisions in today’s fast-changing digital economy. Explore how tools like cloud computing can support your operations and uncover new ways to add value as you grow.
Entrepreneurship and Business Development programs
In the Business Finance and Marketing Communication micro-certificate programs, you will gain project management and strategic thinking skills, and build on your confidence in order to meet your business goals.
The Change Resilience in the Workplace micro-credential can prepare small business owners on how to plan for uncertainties, while gaining the skills and strategies to adapt to change.
Our Fundamental Leadership Skills and Inclusive Leadership Strategies micro-certificates are designed for professionals or business owners who want to develop essential skills and knowledge to lead effectively in today’s diverse workplace environments.
Entrepreneurship and Business Development courses
Some courses under this topic can be taken individually or applied towards the above programs such as the Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration (CBA). Visit each program's web page for more details.
- Business Administration Essentials
- Business Ethics
- Cashing in on Your Photography
- Cloud Computing for Business
- Financial Accounting
- Get Paid to Write What You Love
- Management Consulting
- Managing in the Digital Economy
- Negotiation Skills
- Operations Management
- Professional Sales Skills
- Small Business Management
Business Administration – Certificate
The Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) is a flexible 13-week program designed to fit the needs of mid-career professionals, full-time employees and people looking for professional development. Learn about business administration, marketing, technology and more.
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Business Administration – Diploma
The Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) is a comprehensive business administration program designed to give you the practical knowledge and skills required for professional success. You'll learn business administration, business writing, management computing, financial accounting, marketing, small business management, international business and more.
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Change Resilience in the Workplace
The Change Resilience in the Workplace program prepares learners to plan for and progress through uncertainty and times of change.
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Fundamental Leadership Skills
This program is designed to equip emerging leaders with the essential skills and knowledge to lead effectively in today’s dynamic environments. Explore foundational leadership theories, develop practical skills for leading teams, and learn to navigate organizational challenges with confidence and strategic insight.
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Inclusive Leadership Strategies
The Inclusive Leadership Strategies program is designed to empower emerging and established leaders with essential competencies to effectively navigate and lead within diverse workplace environments. You will gain practical leadership skills to foster positive organizational cultures where everyone feels valued.
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Leslie McGeough teaches entrepreneurship by fostering a collaborative learning environment, emphasizing practical experience and encouraging lifelong learning to adapt to the rapidly changing, technology-driven business world. Entrepreneurship, she believes, can be learned.
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Tyler Reeves, a student in the Diploma in Business Administration program, transitioned from a background in languages to gain essential business skills. Inspired by his wife's positive experience in the program, Tyler found the flexibility of online learning and the supportive community to be invaluable as he balanced full-time work with his studies, ultimately preparing him for future career growth.
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