{"id":2012,"date":"2024-05-27T04:53:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T08:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/glendon\/genialdev\/?page_id=2012"},"modified":"2025-11-10T12:27:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T17:27:02","slug":"entrepreneurial-skills-passport-program-for-professionals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/glendon\/genial\/entrepreneurial-skills-passport-program-for-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Entrepreneurial Skills Passport Program for Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This program is comprised of 15 training modules that focus on the most important and challenging areas for new, current, and aspiring entrepreneurs. The modules can be taken individually or altogether. For each successfully completed module, participants will earn a micro-credit and digital LinkedIn badge. Participants who complete all program modules will receive a certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUQzhTMlVZQVpRS0lHN1g1UkpLWElPMFpWQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>APPLY HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/glendon\/genial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/879\/2024\/06\/ESP-for-Professionals-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A diverse group of young individuals collaborating on a laptop, engaged in a productive work session.\" class=\"wp-image-2700\" style=\"width:539px;height:359px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/glendon\/genial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/879\/2024\/06\/ESP-for-Professionals-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/glendon\/genial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/879\/2024\/06\/ESP-for-Professionals-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/glendon\/genial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/879\/2024\/06\/ESP-for-Professionals-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/glendon\/genial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/879\/2024\/06\/ESP-for-Professionals-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/glendon\/genial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/879\/2024\/06\/ESP-for-Professionals-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2012_ad3104-31 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id2012_ad3104-31 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2012_ad3104-31 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id2012_ad3104-31 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id2012_ad3104-31 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2012_ad3104-31 kt-accordion-has-17-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane2012_649e25-b4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 1 - How to find opportunities to start your own business<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>This training module allows participants to understand the process of searching for entrepreneurial opportunities and to become familiar with the relevant tools. At the end of this course, participants will be better prepared to identify and validate business opportunities to create or develop their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More specifically, participants will develop skills in researching, defining and validating problems that can lead to opportunities to offer products and\/or services to a target clientele, in a market niche in an industry of their choice. Additional skills in business project communication will also be developed with multiple validation presentations in front of a panel of coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will receive a micro-credit badge after successfully completing this four-week training module. This module can also be combined with other training modules from the Entrepreneurial Skills Passport Program which will allow participants to obtain a certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This module is offered in French and in hybrid mode (online and in person).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost per participant: $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start date: March 31, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUQkxISjlHN00wMTNCOVRPMzFGT1Y1VUhRSC4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>APPLY HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane2012_e2e234-59\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 2 - How to build an entrepreneurial team for startups<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUQ0RNODRDQVRIUVBHN0tZWVFDUkNSQk43Ny4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane2012_19795f-46\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 3 - How to research and prepare data on your clientele and target market using primary and secondary resources<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUQzRRTFpYREFSWVlPRTFVVUk5TlVZQTlPVC4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane2012_5b369d-0a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 4 - How to test and validate your business concept<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUOVNaOVlPV1g3M1lJNTYzUDJXQU5QM1BEQS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane2012_6aaebc-6a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 5 - How to develop a prototype for a product or service<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUQkNNWVRPN1I0S043SjlLN0VYMlRGQTJUWC4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane2012_e3dd03-68\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 6 - How to develop and execute a marketing plan to launch your business<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJURDhVOE9PTzg2MlcxUkRPMFJSNzFGRzRZVS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane2012_508db4-9f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 7 - How to develop, put in place, and track an action plan to launch your business<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUODZLUEhNUUVHTlRGUVpSSUZEN1ZJV09SNS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane2012_a7e091-c8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 8 - Business strategies to start your business and standout from the competition<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUMExEV01NQTdESUM2RUpDT1ZWMThNWURJMC4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane2012_fdf466-92\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 9 - Strategies for acquiring and retaining your first clientele<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUQkVHNlY1T1FaM1ZVVUROM1M0VVpURFIyTC4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane2012_dba23f-c2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 10 - How to prepare a startup budget and financial statements for forecasting<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUN084MTI4OVVZMFFNTlY3WU9POUxNUkZZMi4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane2012_281e1a-d8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 11 - The fundamentals of communicating your business project to partners<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUOVJHNTZRN1VUODJSOEhISVNDVlQzV0FNWC4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane2012_37d499-55\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 12 - How to create and develop a useful business network to develop your company<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJURDg5M0ZXMjlZM1A0RkI1MDhLWjNEMUJWMS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane2012_90edbc-67\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 13 - Understanding accounting basics for better company management<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUMzlNUVdFQklSUE1HN0xCVFQ2SUVFOTdJQi4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane2012_6f4af9-bd\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 14 - Information systems for new companies<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUQzJPWUNXMUVRM05BSTZaQjRLNDZCOElNVy4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-17 kt-pane2012_a84d31-3a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Module 15 - Understanding and overcoming the legal challenges to starting your company<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>COMING SOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GBNTNBFw1E-H8KQ4FsSb0Mj79mjHJqRLqSLw-kkQtdJUQ1Y0TDVWQTFLREFUTkVQM1BBVTBaQlU2TC4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr 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