Entrepreneurship Courses
What is Unique About Our Program?
- No financial barriers for our entrepreneurs as we provide full scholarships for our Discovery ($840 value), Foundation ($1240 value) and Non-Profit ($840 value) Tracks when available. Note: Effective Sept. 1, 2026, a person will be eligible for one scholarship per calendar year.
- Our courses are taught by entrepreneurs, like you!
- Curriculum is application based. While in class, you are working on your business or non-profit.
- Materials and instruction provided in course fee.
- Courses are taught in-person to assist in creating our own ecosystem.
- Once you complete the program, you will have access to:
- Resources
- Microgrant Opportunities
- Pitch Competition
- CoachForward: Mentorship Program
Location: Corporate College East, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights
Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Registration deadline for all tracks is the Friday before the start date.
What Type of Entrepreneurial Courses Are Available?
Entrepreneurial Tracks
The entrepreneurial courses are organized by tracks that you can select based on your needs or the stage of your business — from defining your idea to expanding your operation.
Want to clarify your idea? Refine your creative concept? Launch a business?
- Tues. and Thurs. | Sept. 8 - Oct. 1
- Tues. and Thurs. | Oct. 6 - 29 (Day: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
- Tues. and Thurs. | Nov. 10 - Dec. 10
Want to develop or enhance your business processes, procedures or structure?
- Tues. and Thurs. | Sept. 8 - Oct. 15
- Tues. and Thurs. | Oct. 20 - Dec. 3
Turn your nonprofit idea into a clear path for lasting impact.
- Tues. and Thurs. | Sept. 8 - Oct. 1
Learn more about our Nonprofit Leadership partnership program
Finance Courses
Empowered by specialized tracks and transformative courses, entrepreneurs unlock the knowledge, confidence, and vision to turn their dreams into successful, purpose-driven ventures.
Learn how to understand profit, revenue and expenses for your business.
- Mon. and Wed. | Aug. 3 - 12
- Mon. and Wed. | Sept. 1 - Sept. 10
- Mon. and Wed. | Oct. 19 - 28
Discover a simpler way to manage your business finances with Wave software.
- Mon. and Wed. | Sept. 21 - 30
- Mon. and Wed. | Nov. 30 - Dec. 9
Partnership Programs
Specialized programs designed by subject matter experts offered exclusively at the Center for Entrepreneurs.
Nonprofit Leadership: Designed for first-time nonprofit executive directors.
- Wednesdays starting Sept. 16
Leverage strategy and creativity to build a brand that is authentically you.
- Tuesdays starting Oct. 13
You're already consulting — you just haven't called it that yet.
- Tues. and Thurs. | Oct. 27 - Nov. 5
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
The Center for Entrepreneurs is proud to partner with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to provide free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.