SUNY Schenectady County Community College

Microcredential in

Business Startup and Grow

This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

SUNY Schenectady County Community College

Schenectady, NY 12305

Hybrid

Delivery

2 Semesters

Estimated time to complete

55 Hours

Instruction hours

$1,875.00

Estimated cost*

What you'll learn

Match your entrepreneurial spirit with this Business Startup and Grow Microcredential! This microcredential was created with a flexible design to match your specific needs, whether you are interested in starting your own business, growing an existing business, or are part of a team at a start-up business or an organization with an entrepreneurial mindset. From six course options, you will select four that best match your interests and align to the areas where you need to enhance your skillset. You will choose from Practical Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Principles of Management, Sales and Service, and Business Plan Development. Each course is designed to boost your entrepreneurial thinking and skillset. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, and depending on the courses you select, prepares current professionals to launch a business, advance in their current role, or transition to a new role in an entrepreneurial enterprise. Note that this microcredential could also be a great value-add for current college students enrolled in nearly any other degree program who have aspirations about owning a business or applying to small or start-up businesses.

A hybrid microcredential from SUNY Schenectady County Community College (55 instruction hours). Registration is completed with SUNY Schenectady County Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

Section 1:

Open

Section 2:

Open

What you can earn

Business Startup and Grow Microcredential (Digital Badge)

Skills covered

Skills will vary based on courses selected and include:

Marketing

Sales

Customer Service

Human Resource Management

Practical Accounting

Principles of Management

Decision Making

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Increasing Cooperation

Team Building

Global Management Practices

* Estimated cost

Each campus will confirm final costs.