{
  "college": "bakersfield-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Business",
  "id": "small-business-development-certificate-of-completion",
  "name": "Small Business Development",
  "award": "Certificate of Completion",
  "department": "business-bus-pathway",
  "sourceUrl": "https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/program/small-business-development-certificate-of-completion-summer-2022",
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      "markdown": "#### Small Business Development Certificate of Completion\n\nThe Small Business Development Certificate of Completion provides a framework for students to develop small business skills and training that will serve as a foundation to starting a business. This certificate is a gateway into other noncredit programs in Entrepreneurship that lead to the development and implementation of a small business. To achieve the Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of the following courses with a grade of ‘P’, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   1\\. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be able to identify types of business structures, licensing, and legal requirements to start a business.\n\n-   2\\. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be able to identify the differences between industry specific business ideas and opportunities.\n\n-   3\\. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be able to identify a product or service for their business.\n\n### Program Requirements"
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          "text": "Small Business Development Certificate of Completion (NC) (Total 18): Complete all of the following",
          "units": "18-0"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core Courses-18 hours (Credits listed are in hours)"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "OFFT B63NC",
          "title": "Starting a Business",
          "units": "9-0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "OFFT B64NC",
          "title": "The Business Idea",
          "units": "9-0",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}