Entrepreneurship: Start-up Readiness

Badge awarded to

Tanya Roy

Issued on 28 Jan 2026 by

NBCC

In this microcredential, learners gain the knowledge to plan for success in their entrepreneurial journey and explore the entrepreneur's mindset. Module topics include the qualities and skills of successful entrepreneurs, business communication, time and stress management, evaluating business ideas, and marketing methods. Learners explore the entrepreneurial mindset and learn key principles such as business ethics, professionalism, social responsibility, and decision-making processes. This microcredential is ideal for individuals looking to start their own entrepreneurial journey by applying the principles of entrepreneurship in real-world contexts. Area of Study: - Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

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Issuer

NBCC

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Our students learn in a dynamic environment through hands-on training, state-of-the-art equipment and real-world experiences.

Criteria

Program Outcomes

Following the successful completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

develop an introductory framework of entrepreneurial concepts and knowledge

Forms of Assessment and Evidence

5 Discussion posts, weighted at 15% of the final grade, on the following topics:

Entrepreneurial Spirit
Positive Stressors
Social Enterprise
Business Ideas
Course Reflection

5 Quizzes, weighted at 20% of the final grade, on the following topics:

Entrepreneurship Basics
Decision Making
Ethics, Professionalism, and Social Responsibility
Business Opportunities and Ideas
Preparing to Launch a Business

4 Assignments, weighted at 40% of the final grade, on the following topics:

Entrepreneurship Skills Checklist
Decision-making Scenario Case Studies
Ethical Scenario Case Studies
Evaluating Business Ideas

1 Final project, weighted at 25% of the final grade, based on the following topic:

Lean Canvas Business Model

Assessment Criteria

This badge is earned after demonstrating the ability to develop an introductory framework of entrepreneurial concepts and knowledge through the authentic assessment of the Entrepreneurship: Start-Up Readiness module(s) by:

receiving a passing grade (60% or above) on the final grade of the Start-Up Readiness microcredential.