Entrepreneurship Certification Class

This event is part of a free 12-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org for more info.

The next session of this certification class starts on July 13th, 2026 and will cover the fundamentals of starting a business including developing your idea, conducting market research, obtaining a business license, basic marketing concepts, bookkeeping, and more. There will be an exam at the end of the class that will provide you with a U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification credential (https://www.ctecs.org/usece/), which can be helpful if you are planning to seek funding for your business idea in the form of grants and/or loans. 

The class schedule is as follows, with a class overview/orientation being conducted on your first night of class. 

Mondays / 6-8:30 PM: Attend via Zoom or at the Parma Heights Branch, 6188 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights, Technology Classroom

Thursdays / 6-8:00 PM – Attend via Zoom or at the Maple Heights Branch, 5225 Library Lane, Maple Hts., Aspire Classroom
The class will run through Tuesday, May 5th.

If you are interested in attending this class, you will need to fill out the online registration form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1juFBMnSP5h2RFvoQ6-tEidcwegNvcE3-te5u3Hkqs9o/viewform?edit_requested=true. An office team member will then contact you to complete the process.