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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

The Non-Credit Certificate of Completion in Entrepreneurship- Small Business Growth is tailored to help students build on the basics of expanding a small business. This certificate will prepare students in a broad range of knowledge in several business-related areas such as goal setting, technology, clear and effective written and oral communication, collaboration skills, and business resources. The curriculum will provide students with topics related to small business growth. These business concepts and skills are necessary to excel and identify entrepreneurial activities. There are many opportunities in entry level business support jobs, micro businesses, home-based businesses, and self-employment. The goal and objectives of Cerritos College Adult Education program are to provide quality education in preparing adults to be college and career ready.  Adult Education programs assist students in gaining the skills necessary to move into mainstream college programs and/or advance in the workplace.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code Number	Course Title	Units
Required Courses
Select one of the following options (72 Hours)
Option 1
AED 90.43	Growing a Small Business (36 hours)
AED 90.41	Introduction to Small Business Finances (36 hours)
Option 2
AED 90.43S	Growing a Small Business (Spanish) (36 hours)
AED 90.41S	Introduction to Small Business Finances (Spanish) (36 hours)
Option 3
AED 90.41	Introduction to Small Business Finances (36 hours)
AED 90.39	Social Media for Small Business Owners (36 hours)
Option 4
AED 90.41S	Introduction to Small Business Finances (Spanish) (36 hours)
AED 90.39S	Social Media for Small Business Owners (Spanish) (36 hours)
Option 5
AED 90.39	Social Media for Small Business Owners (36 hours)
AED 90.43	Growing a Small Business
Option 6
AED 90.39S	Social Media for Small Business Owners (Spanish) (36 hours)
AED 90.43S	Growing a Small Business (Spanish) (36 hours)