Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership: M&T Bank Emerging Entrepreneurs

What you'll learn

This M&T Bank Emerging Entrepreneurs microcredential is offered by the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and is designed for emerging business owners with an annual revenue below $300,000 in the Buffalo-Niagara region (application process). This intensive microcredential empowers historically underrepresented business owners with the essential tools, mentorship and community support needed to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship and grow their business to the next stage of development. Through interactive sessions with local business leaders, subject matter experts and fellow entrepreneurs, you will enhance your entrepreneurial skills and refine a business plan to set a solid foundation for future growth and success. Successful completion of this microcredential provides existing professionals with specialized skills needed to keep pace or advance, preparing you to strengthen your business strategy, apply entrepreneurial best practices, and leverage mentorship and networks to sustainably grow and scale your venture.

A face to face microcredential from University at Buffalo (115 instruction hours). Registration is completed with University at Buffalo.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Office Manager, Project Coordinator, Small Business Owner

Business and project skills apply in almost every industry.

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.