- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Domestic fees
$551.51 - $563.51 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are three offerings of VENT 1824 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 44135
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 44135
- Domestic fees $551.51International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Chad Flinn
Course outline
Domestic fees
$551.51
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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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
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 48536
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48536
- Domestic fees $551.51International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Chad Flinn
Course outline
Domestic fees
$551.51
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 50377
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50377
- Domestic fees $551.51International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Chad Flinn
Course outline
Domestic fees
$551.51
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Winter 2024
Below are three offerings of VENT 1824 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 90788
Duration
Mon Jan 08 - Tue Mar 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 90788
- Domestic fees $563.51International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Bryan Graziano
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$563.51
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Students are permitted to register up until the end of the first week without approval. Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous; you are not required to meet each 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. 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 for a condensed course, starting Week one. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. This is not a synchronous course, it’s asynchronous.
Status
CRN 85284
Duration
Tue Jan 09 - Tue Mar 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 85284
- Domestic fees $563.51International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 26 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Chad Flinn
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$563.51
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. This is not a self-paced course, it is online synchronous. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. 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 for a condensed course, 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.
CRN 89616
Duration
Tue Jan 09 - Tue Mar 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 89616
- Domestic fees $563.51International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 26 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Chad Flinn
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$563.51
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. This is not a self-paced course, it is online synchronous. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. 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 for a condensed course, 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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