# Entrepreneurship (Certificate of Proficiency)

College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business

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The Entrepreneurship Certificate verifies that a student has successfully completed a credit sequence of courses.  This Certificate prepares students for entrepreneurship through a variety of short-term credit courses that serve several purposes:  1) development of practical skills and knowledge to successfully launch an entrepreneurial venture; 2) demonstration of necessary skills to launch a new venture including creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration; 3) engaging students to identify opportunities, solve problems, build business strategies, test and validate assumptions, execute, and present; and 4) through a series of courses, that include hands on and experiential learning opportunities, develop the knowledge and skills that will serve as a springboard to start, run, or grow their own personal or family owned business.

Career Opportunities

This is a self-employment tool. Skills are transferable to careers in small business management.

Learning Outcome(s)

1.  Identify and utilize four key pillars to launch, grow and manage a successful business (launch, growth and management) including marketing, finance (obtaining and managing), law and ethics and operations and management.
2.  Exhibit key professional skills for entrepreneurial success: a. Leadership b. Innovation c. Creativity d. Negotiation e. Problem Solving f. Communication g. Conceptualization h. Branding (Personal and Business)
3.  Demonstrate personal attributes for entrepreneurial success: a. Enthusiasm b. Drive c. Trustworthiness and Ethics d. Productivity e. Efficiency f. Life Balance g. Collaborative h. Professional

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 6 |
| BUS 103A | Business Pitch Competition I | 1 |
| BUS 125 | Marketing Research and Testing | 1 |
| BUS 138 | Essentials of Entrepreneurship | 1 |
| LRNRE 104 | Toolkit for Entrepreneurs and Managers | 1 |
| BUS 2 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| **Total Units Required for Major** | | 6 |