Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Bakersfield College offers noncredit certificates designed to help you learn the skills and knowledge required to start and manage your own business successfully.
This program is perfect for anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship but may not have the time or resources to commit to a traditional credit-based program. The noncredit certificates provide a flexible and affordable option for individuals to gain practical knowledge and skills without the pressure of earning academic credit.
These certificates are ideal for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to enhance their understanding of entrepreneurship, sharpen their skills, and connect with other like-minded individuals in the business community. The noncredit certificates offer a great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.
What is Noncredit?
The classes required for the noncredit certificates of completion are tuition-free. They do not affect your GPA or Financial Aid. They are offered at convenient locations, online, and online hybrid. You must enroll in all required courses and pass with a ‘P’ to earn the certificate of completion. We have many to choose from to build skills for running your small business.
Certificates
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Academy Series
- Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion (NC)
- Small Business Development Certificate of Completion (NC)
- Small Business Execution Certificate of Completion (NC)
- Small Business Funding Certificate of Completion (NC)
Business Skills Enhancement Series
- Customer Relations Certificate of Completion (NC)
- Digital Marketing for Small Business Certificate of Completion (NC)
- Powerful Presentation Certificate of Completion (NC)
- QuickBooks Basics for Small Business Certificate of Completion (NC)
- Recruiting and Managing Employees Certificate of Completion (NC)
- Sales Techniques Certificate of Completion (NC)
- Warehousing Certificate of Completion (NC)
Office Skills Series
- Basic Internet Skills Certificate of Completion (NC)
- Basic Office Skills Certificate of Completion (NC)
- Basic Office Software Skills Certificate of Completion (NC)
- Beginning Computer Skills Certificate of Completion (NC)
Paying For Education
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to help you reach your educational and career goals.
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Academic Department: Business Education
Career & Learning Pathway: Business Pathway
Courses: Office Technology (OFFT)
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