# Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management (Certificate of Completion (NCL))

Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Noncredit Business

Source: https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/102/103/105/107/162/1946/1948/1950/1953

#### Overview

This small business management program is a short-term (typically one year) non-credit program. It is a career technical education program designed to prepare students and managers of all levels in operating, managing, and growing a small business. Learning from real-life small business management cases and projects, you’ll develop the business acumen and technical expertise needed to launch a new enterprise, take over an existing business, or be the one employee who can make a difference to the future of the company. The program will also aid students in preparing for college-level courses in Business.

#### Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate standards of ethical behavior in various business settings.
2.  Evaluate the feasibility of success when starting a new business venture.
3.  Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of the various forms of business ownership relative to a business opportunity.
4.  Research and compose a business plan that can be used for planning as well as financing.

##### **Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management (NCL): Program Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core: (18 Hours)** | |  |
| NBUS 212 | Developing Your Business Plan | 9 |
| NBUS 213 | Legal Aspects of Small Business | 9 |
| **List A: Select Three (27 Hours)** | |  |
| NBUS 200 | Communication in the Workplace | 9 |
| NBUS 202 | Attitude in the Workplace | 9 |
| NBUS 203 | Decision Making and Problem Solving | 9 |
| NBUS 205 | Team Building | 9 |
| NBUS 206 | Time Management | 9 |
| NBUS 207 | Conflict Resolution | 9 |
| NBUS 210 | Customer Service | 9 |
| NBUS 211 | Design Thinking for the Entrepreneur | 9 |
| NBUS 214 | Success in the Gig Economy | 9 |
| **Total** | | **45** |