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Code 5861
DiplomaAVS
SectorAdministration, Commerce and Computer Technology (01)
Number of credits22
Length of training330 hours
StatusProgram approuved in 2019.
Educational organizations offering the program
Note(s)
This program is offered in French: 
5361 - Lancement d'une entreprise
  • Objectives and targeted professions
  • Admission conditions
  • Program content

Program objectives

The Starting a Business program aims to train entrepreneurs so that they may thrive in various industries such as: professional and technical services, personal care and health care, retailing and food services, cultural sector, arts and entertainment sector, processing sector and information industry.

During every step of their business plan, entrepreneurs must complete multiple tasks such as the conceptualization and validation of their initial business project, carrying out market studies and planning human, material and financial resources in the pre-startup stage. Furthermore, during the pre-startup stage, students must promote their products or services, manage operations, ensure communication and customer service, perform administrative follow-ups and financial monitoring, develop a network of contacts as well as their entrepreneurial skills.

Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)

Accommodation service managers (0632)
Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (8255)
Restaurant and food service managers (0631)
Retail and wholesale trade managers (0621)

Job titles

innkeeper
horticultural contractor
hotel operator
dealer – retail
restaurateur – food services

Admission conditions

No admission conditions required for this program of study.

Functional prerequisites

Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty programs (AVS).

Program content

Code Statement of competency Hours Credits
946-501 Determine their suitability for entrepreneurship 15 1
946-512 Draft a business plan 30 2
946-523 Use technological tools 45 3
946-534 Conduct a market study 60 4
946-544 Market their products or services 60 4
946-555 Plan the necessary resources 75 5
946-563 Determine their ability to start and manage a business 45 3
330 22
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