Online Learning

Are you a newcomer entrepreneur? Are you interested in starting your own business?

If so, join us for this self-directed, online course! In just 12 to 24 hours, this course gives an overview of everything you need to know to start a business in Canada.

 

 Course Topics:

  • Business plans and bookkeeping
  • Canadian business culture and networking
  • Business structures
  • Registration and zoning, licenses and permits
  • Banking, credit, and funding considerations
  • Taxation and business insurance
  • Employee regulations / labour standards

 

Technology Required: 

  • Latest version of one of the following browsers is recommended: Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer
  • Email: Outlook Express / Outlook / browser-based package, i.e. (Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo)
  • Operating System: Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X or higher
  • Latest version of Java and Adobe Flash
  • Headset or Speakers
  • PDF reader (such as Adobe Reader)
  • High speed internet access

 

Recommended Language Level: 

  • Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 5 or higher (Intermediate)
  • General/Academic IELTS: 5.5+ in all skill areas