Take the first stop towards long-term success with this certificate. Turn your ideas into a solid plan, and then follow through by starting your own business! You'll touch on everything from marketing to financing to employee management. You will discover the secrets that separate the successful entrepreneurs from the struggling ones.
Certificate requirements
Complete the following courses:
- Creating a Successful Business Plan
- Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business
- Start Your Own Small Business
- Effective Business Writing
Note: All courses must be taken through Professional Development at the University of Waterloo in order to be eligible for the certificate from Professional Development.
Each course is six weeks long, followed by a two-week period to complete the final exam (online, open book) and you are not required to be online at any specific time. Lessons are released on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week. For planning purposes we suggest setting aside two hour per lesson as a starting point.
To register, click the course links above and select a start date. Instructions on how to access your course will be emailed to you immediately after registration. It is best practice to enrol for no more than two courses with the same start date to achieve the highest learning outcome.
Get your certificate from WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo
Email watspeed@uwaterloo.ca with the following and we will email the certificate to you:
- your name
- certificate name
- courses completed (names and dates)
