Launch your new business in 8 weeks with Start Up Essentials This program is designed to help you turn an idea into a viable business venture. You'll validate your idea, refine a business strategy, work through startup steps and learn how to get the backing you need to launch.

Who Will Benefit This hands-on program is suited for individuals who are considering starting a business, aspiring entrepreneurs or student entrepreneurs with an early stage idea. Topics covered in the program include:

Idea Validation

Business Modelling

Bringing a Venture Idea to Life

Program Structure Start Up Essentials is online and consists of 50 hours of material and mentorship delivered over an eight-week period. Coursework can be completed on your own time while meeting weekly deadlines. Each learner is matched with a leading industry mentor, and has access to a business coach. The practical coursework and corresponding homework advance a business idea each week, and culminate in a working business model for a new venture launch. Learning requirements: To earn a Certificate of Completion, participants must attentively complete all 8 modules and a business plan by the stated deadlines.

Cost and Start Date Length: 8 weeks Program Dates: April 6, 2021 - May 25, 2021 Course Format: 8 weekly virtual instructor led sessions, modules and independent research Tuition: $399.00 Material Cost: Free thanks to the RBC Foundation. Detailed Course Syllabus (pdf)

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Access to Start Up Investment Dollars Learners who successfully complete the program may be eligible to compete for Start Up investment thanks to the RBC Foundation and MNP LLP, Cypress Region.

The Entrepreneur Development Centre at Medicine Hat College prepares students and recent graduates from all programs for the future of work. The inclusive blended learning experiences give learners hands-on experience, immersive industry networks and entrepreneurship theory.

Already a Business Owner? Business Scale Up is a six-week program from Medicine Hat College is designed to help you take an established business and grow in scope and scale. Learn More

A special thank you to RBC, a founding partner of the MHC Entrepreneur Development Centre and committed supporter of preparing students for the future of work through entrepreneurship.

Important Info and Partner Links: Registration Discount Code Syllabus EDC Website RBC Foundation MNP LLP Cypress Region Contact an EDC Advisor

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