Starting a business

Next session

Start date: Every first Monday of the month

Schedule

Tuesday and Thursday: 6 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm

Why enroll in this program?

Acquire the skills and knowledge to start your own business enterprise. Our experienced teachers will guide you through all the steps required to develop a business plan and teach you about your rights and responsibilities in the business milieu. You will also learn to foster the professional attitude necessary to be an effective planner and communicator in various business endeavors.

The program is officially recognized by the Ministere de l'education, du Loisir et du Sport.
Financial aid is available for eligible students (loans and bursaries).
You will have the chance to take a 100% FREE Business English course
The professional training you receive will prepare you for many entrepreneurial opportunities
The technological skills you acquire are essential in launching any business adventure

Program objectives

Help students increase their potential as entrepreneurs.
Teach candidates to develop initiative, creativity and autonomy in their business pursuits
Train students to develop research techniques and process information
Provide students with the skills to determine market analysis and marketing and sales strategies.
Teach students how to secure business financing.

Content of program

Module title	Hours	Units
To determine their suitability for their business proposal and the training process	30	2
To research and process information	30	2
To prepare a business plan outline	30	2
To determine market analysis, marketing and sales strategies	105	7
To determine the human, material and physical resources needed to start and run a business	60	4
To organize and process the information needed to secure business financing	75	5
TOTAL	330	22

Financial aid

Loans and bursaries

Loans and bursaries are offered through Aide financière aux études (AFE) from the Québec Ministry of Education for students who do not have sufficient financial resources to be pursue full time studies.

Eligibility Criteria

You have a Canadian citizenship or a permanent resident status; or you are a refugee; or a person protected under the immigration law of refugee protection
You are a full-time student or are registered as one
You live in the province of Québec or you were when you asked for financial aid according to the rules and regulations of financial aid for students
You have not surpassed the limit number of months for study for which financial aid may be attributed
You have been admitted or you will be admitted to an educational institution recognized by the Ministry
You have not reached the debt limit set for your teaching order, your cycle of study or your curriculum
You do not have sufficient financial resources to continue your studies

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