Entrepreneurship Start-up Basics: 1 Day Course in Calgary

Schedule

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am to Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Regus – AB, Calgary – McDougall | Calgary, AB

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Master the essentials of launching and growing a successful start-up with hands-on tools, expert insights, and real-world strategies.
About this Event

Group Discounts:

• Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
• Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants


Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included


Course Overview

Entrepreneurship Start-up Basics empowers you with the knowledge, mindset, and tools needed to build a successful business from the ground up. This course focuses on idea validation, business planning, funding strategies, and market positioning to help you navigate challenges in the start-up ecosystem. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, you will learn how to turn your vision into a sustainable venture and gain confidence in making informed business decisions.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand the core principles of entrepreneurship and business development.
  • Learn how to evaluate and validate ideas for market fit.
  • Gain insights into financial planning and resource management.
  • Build confidence in developing and presenting a business plan.
  • Discover practical ways to launch, grow, and sustain your start-up successfully.

Target Audience

Entrepreneurs, professionals

Why Is It the Right Fit for You:

This course is ideal if you are looking to launch a new venture or strengthen your entrepreneurial mindset. Our expert trainers bring years of real-world start-up experience, offering you actionable insights and tested frameworks. The course combines strategic knowledge, interactive learning, and hands-on exercises, ensuring you gain practical skills that can be applied immediately. Whether you’re an aspiring founder or a professional exploring entrepreneurship, this training helps you build clarity, confidence, and capability to drive your business idea forward.

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Want to develop entrepreneurial skills within your team?

We offer in-house training programs tailored to your organization’s goals and challenges. Our team can customize course modules, examples, and case studies to reflect your industry and business context. Whether you’re nurturing innovation or building an internal start-up culture, our in-house sessions ensure your team learns together and applies strategies that work for your specific needs.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:


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Agenda
Module 1: Understanding Entrepreneurship

Info: • What defines a successful entrepreneur
• Key traits and mindsets for start-up success
• Exploring innovation and opportunity recognition
• Activity


Module 2: Developing a Business Idea

Info: • From idea to opportunity: finding your niche
• Assessing feasibility and market potential
• Aligning ideas with customer needs
• Case Study


Module 3: Business Planning Essentials

Info: • Structuring your business plan
• Defining vision, mission, and goals
• Identifying your value proposition
• Activity


Module 4: Market Research and Strategy

Info: • Understanding your target market
• Competitor analysis and positioning
• Building effective marketing strategies
• Role Play


Module 5: Financial Fundamentals

Info: • Start-up budgeting and cost estimation
• Revenue models and break-even analysis
• Funding options: bootstrapping, investors, and grants
• Activity


Module 6: Building and Managing a Team

Info: • Leadership skills for entrepreneurs
• Hiring and motivating your first team
• Building an entrepreneurial culture
• Case Study


Module 7: Legal and Compliance Basics

Info: • Business registration and licenses
• Intellectual property rights
• Contracts and partnerships
• Quiz


Module 8: Growth and Sustainability

Info: • Scaling strategies for start-ups
• Managing operations and cash flow
• Adapting to market changes
• Activity


Module 9: Pitching and Networking

Info: • How to communicate your business idea effectively
• Building investor confidence
• Leveraging networking opportunities
• Role Play


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Regus – AB, Calgary – McDougall, 639 5 Ave SW, Suite 2500 Calgary, AB, Calgary, Canada

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