Course Details

What is a microenterprise and how do we support their development in our community? This course will explore the field of microenterprise development and give you the foundational skills and tools necessary to assist microenterprises that are in the planning to start-up phase of business. In addition to discussing the three basic elements of a good microenterprise development program – training, technical assistance, and micro-lending – you will have the opportunity to evaluate sample business plans and see what characteristics make for a strong and successful business plan and business. The course will also include a discussion of the components of capacity building, the essential resources necessary for a microenterprise program as well as development of program design tools, outcomes and program assessment tools. This is the entry class for the one week certification in microenterprise development.

Course Length: 2 Days

Tuition: $770.0

Course counts toward a professional certificate (PCP): Yes