Launch Your Startup
At Make Startups, we're committed to helping aspiring entrepreneurs like you transform their ideas into thriving businesses. Want to learn more? Schedule a free Startup Workshop with our Director of Impact!
What is Make Startups
Make Startups is an industry-recognized program designed to support entrepreneurs through comprehensive training, mentorship, and a range of support services. In collaboration with financial institutions, we develop training and assessment standards, best practices for support, and data gathering to enhance program quality and outcomes.
Entrepreneurship is vital for the economic well-being of communities, and we believe that individuals like you are the key to helping entrepreneurs succeed at the local level. Make Startups serves as a mechanism to help organizations like yours establish partnerships and secure financial resources for sustainable growth.
Program Details
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Students enrolled in our Certificate in Entrepreneurship program will embark on a transformative 12-week journey. This program combines formal lessons, Socratic learning, and practical application to equip you with the skills necessary to build and grow a successful business.
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$4,049
Includes access to all learning platforms and course materials
Flexible payment options and scholarships are available for this program.
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Hybrid 12-Week Certificate Course
Optional 6 Months of Post-Graduation Structured Mentoring, Support, and Office Space
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In this course section, you'll build a strong foundation for your startup. Learn how to create a winning business model and a strategic plan that sets the path for your entrepreneurial success. These essential tools will help you turn your innovative ideas into thriving businesses.
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Explore the world of business technologies and discover how to harness them to drive your startup's success. From identifying essential tools to understanding their role in your business, this section equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions.
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Master the financial aspects of entrepreneurship. Learn to keep accurate records, create budgets, and forecast finances. Explore the world of business banking and financing options to ensure the financial health of your startup.
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Navigate the legal landscape of entrepreneurship. Determine the right legal structure, understand employee classifications, and stay compliant with discrimination laws. Dive into licensing, insurance, and intellectual property to protect your business.
Key Concepts
Make Startups Graduates
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Arkia Ivey
FOUNDER
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Frederick Griffin
FOUNDER
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Shirlonda Evans
FOUNDER
For many entrepreneurs their startup begins with an idea. That idea, no matter how great cannot become a successful business without mastering the ins and outs of markets, sales, finance, investing, logistics, and people. Successful entrepreneurs are those who invest in growing these skills which are necessary to achieving the success their vision deserves.
Our certificate is developed in coordination with banks and investors to help you master the entrepreneurial skills necessary to improve your access to capital.