Course details
Whether you’re an apprentice looking to the future, a journeyman who is looking to start their own business, or a trades person looking to become more valuable to their employer, Entrepreneurial skills for the trades will provide skills and insights to help build and maintain a successful trades business. What sets this apart from most "start your own business" courses is it’s strong emphasis on how to set up an operating system for your trades business. Topics such as invoicing, job tracking, estimating, finances, and safety programs will be a large component of the course, always keeping the focus on a trades business. Other topics include, how to set up a business (incorporation, proprietorship, partnership), business insurance, business taxes, introduction to financing sources, and an introduction to marketing your trades business.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$539.90 - $551.51 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of VENT 1824 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 66125
Duration
Mon Apr 03 - Sat Jun 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 66125
- $539.90
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jun 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Chad Flinn
Course outline
Cost
$539.90
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68206
Duration
Mon Apr 03 - Sat Jun 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68206
- $539.90
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jun 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Chad Flinn
Course outline
Cost
$539.90
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below are three offerings of VENT 1824 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 48536
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48536
- $551.51
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Chad Flinn
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$551.51
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
There is no textbook for this course. Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
CRN 50377
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50377
- $551.51
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Chad Flinn
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$551.51
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
CRN 44135
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 44135
- $551.51
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Chad Flinn
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$551.51
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
There is no textbook for this course. .Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Research their field in order to make decisions regarding rates, services and competition for their business.
- Create and implement an operating system for their business that will help with invoicing, job tracking, estimating, and safety protocols.
- Formulate and implement a marketing plan for their trades business.
- Understand the financial and legal aspects of starting a business in the trades.
- Create a presentation on their operating structure for their business idea.
Effective as of Winter 2017
Related Programs
Apprentice to CEO- Entrepreneurial Skills for the Trades (VENT 1824) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Coast Capital Savings Entrepreneurial Program
Statement of Completion Part-time
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