Program objectives
The Starting a Business program aims to train entrepreneurs so that they may thrive in various industries such as: professional and technical services, personal care and health care, retailing and food services, cultural sector, arts and entertainment sector, processing sector and information industry.
During every step of their business plan, entrepreneurs must complete multiple tasks such as the conceptualization and validation of their initial business project, carrying out market studies and planning human, material and financial resources in the pre-startup stage. Furthermore, during the pre-startup stage, students must promote their products or services, manage operations, ensure communication and customer service, perform administrative follow-ups and financial monitoring, develop a network of contacts as well as their entrepreneurial skills.
Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)
Accommodation service managers (0632)
Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (8255)
Restaurant and food service managers (0631)
Retail and wholesale trade managers (0621)
Job titles
innkeeper
horticultural contractor
hotel operator
dealer – retail
restaurateur – food services
Admission conditions
No admission conditions required for this program of study.
Functional prerequisites
Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty programs (AVS).