This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 10/27/2025. Text (216) 990-8271 for more information.
This course covers the fundamentals of starting a business including developing your idea, conducting market research, obtaining a business license, implementing 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, which can be helpful if you are planning to seek funding for your business idea in the form of grants and/or loans.
You may attend online (via Zoom) or in-person. Zoom links are provided upon registration - please email juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org or text (216) 990-8271 to enroll.CLASS SCHEDULE
*Choose one night of Practical Skills Training and one night of Certification Content per week.
Practical Skills Training
Mondays / 6-8:30 PM – Attend virtually or at the Parma-Powers Branch, 6996 Powers Blvd, Parma (Meeting Room D)
Tuesdays / 6-8:30 PM (Virtual only)
Certification Content
Wednesdays / 6-8:00 PM (Virtual only)
Thursdays / 6-8:00 PM – Attend virtually or at the Maple Heights Branch, 5225 Library Lane, Maple Heights (Aspire Classroom)
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Located across from University Hospitals Parma Medical Center and adjacent to city hall, the Parma-Powers Branch offers a full service drive-up window, community meeting spaces and an interactive children’s area featuring artwork by beloved writer/illustrator Rosemary Wells.
This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.