# Small Business Development (Certificate of Completion)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business

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#### Small Business Development Certificate of Completion

The 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.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   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.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be able to identify the differences between industry specific business ideas and opportunities.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be able to identify a product or service for their business.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Small Business Development Certificate of Completion (NC) (Total 18): Complete all of the following** | | 18-0 |
| **Core Courses-18 hours (Credits listed are in hours)** | |  |
| OFFT B63NC | Starting a Business | 9-0 |
| OFFT B64NC | The Business Idea | 9-0 |