Program Overview
The "Start or Manage a Successful Trades-Related Business" Certificate Program at Georgian College is an online program designed for qualified tradespersons. It equips individuals with entrepreneurial competencies and skills in key functional business areas, including business planning, operations, marketing, and finance. The program is delivered part-time and consists of six courses, with students able to choose between 1 to 3 courses per semester.
Program Outline
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Program Description:
This online certificate program, designed for qualified tradespersons, equips individuals with entrepreneurial competencies and skills. The program focuses on key functional business areas, including business planning, operations, innovation, marketing, and finance, along with legal and ethical considerations. Through experiential learning, students develop practical skills necessary for managing and developing small businesses.
Outline
Course Offerings:
The program consists of six courses: Business Planning for Tradespersons (BTMN 1000) Emerging Trends and Innovation in Trades (BTMN 1003) Ethical and Legal Issues in the Trades (BTMN 1004) Financial Processes in the Trades (BTMN 1002) Marketing a Trades Business (BTMN 1001) Operating a Trades Business (BTMN 1005)
Delivery Schedule:
- Part-time: The program is offered part-time, with students able to choose between 1 to 3 courses per semester.
Delivery Method:
Careers
Career Paths:
- Entrepreneur
- Business Owner
- Project Manager
- Estimator
- Sales Representative
Career Opportunities:
- Small business ownership
- Management positions within trades-related businesses
- Consulting services for trades businesses
- Marketing and sales roles within the trades industry
Career Outcomes:
- Develop and implement business plans for trades-related businesses
- Manage operations and finances
- Market and promote trades-related businesses
- Understand legal and ethical considerations in the trades industry
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Program Code:
BTMN
Duration:
261 Hours
Credential:
Certificate
Admission Requirements:
- Ontario College of Trades Certificate of Qualification or equivalent
- Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may be considered for admission.
- Applicants with relevant life/learning experience may also be considered.
How to Apply:
- No formal application process; students can register for courses individually.
- Registration requires a Georgian College student number.
Contact Information:
- For program inquiries:
- Email: ol@georgiancollege.ca
- Phone: 705.722.1500
- For registration assistance:
- Phone: 705.722.1511
Additional Notes:
- The program utilizes OntarioLearn (ODE) courses, which are equivalent to Georgian courses.
- Students can choose to take either the ODE courses or the Georgian courses when available.
- Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) options are available for those who have relevant postsecondary education or work experience.
