The City of Winter Park and its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) have partnered with The Center for Micro Entrepreneurial Training (CMET) to provide direct business training.

The Winter Park Business Academy is offering a structured Business Education Certification Program (BECP) intended to empower YOUR entrepreneurial journey through in-person events where education meets actionable knowledge.

Registration is Closed

Visit CMET's Homepage to register for the next Entrepreneur Business Accelerator (EBA) scheduled for October 2024, here

About the Winter Park Business Academy


The Winter Park Business Academy (WPBA)'s Business Education Certification Program (BECP) is intended to empower the entrepreneurial journey through in-person events where knowledge meets actionable insights. Whether attendees are up-and-coming entrepreneurs with groundbreaking ideas or seasoned business owners poised for growth, the BECP will unlock the keys to their success. Through this partnership with the WPBA and CMET, attendees will gain practical skills, access valuable resources, and realize their vision of being successful business-owners.

Key Takeaways to Advance Your Business

Education

The WPBA's multiple week business training program will provide comprehensive structured education on essential business concepts and skills, enabling participants to gain in-depth actionable knowledge and understanding of key areas such as management, finance, marketing, and operations.

Knowledge

The BECP program offers in-depth insights into the latest industry trends, best practices, and innovative strategies, empowering participants with the knowledge needed to make actionable decisions and drive business success.

Certification

Upon completion, participants receive a recognized certification that validate their participation in a rigorous business training program, their commitment to entrepreneurial development, and enhances their credibility as a capable entrepreneur.

Upcoming Schedule & Topics

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  • Week 1: Customer Discovery

  • Week 2: Business Planning

  • Week 3: Financial Literacy

  • Week 4: Marketing

  • Week 5: Branding & AI

  • Week 6: Sales & Customer Acquisition

  • Week 7: Legal & Ethical Aspects

  • Week 8: Funding and Finance

  • Week 9: Building & Scaling Your Business

  • Week 10: Presentation & Graduation!

Please note: This is a 10-Week Program with limited seating. As such, there is a vetting process and full participation is expected. Topics and dates are subject to change.

The WPBA SMEs

We are committed to fostering the growth and success of micro-entrepreneurs. The WPBA and CMET team of subject matter experts (SMEs) are an essential part of that mission. Our SMEs are seasoned professionals in their fields, with years of experience in entrepreneurship and business management. They provide practical tools and strategies to apply to businesses, giving them a competitive edge in the market.

Why Register for the WPBA?

Relevance

Today’s business environment demands that entrepreneurs evaluate and improve their business skills on a regular basis to attain and retain profitability. The WPBA provides the actionable training that entrepreneurs need to advance their business.

SMEs

Our SMES are subject matter experts. Each coach has the practical working knowledge that will give our clients the needed insight to preserve and prosper in any business environment.

Schedule

The WPBA's programs are held over 8-weeksand each day is filled with essential knowledge that are actionable skills you can use right now to take your business to the next level.

Application Process

CMET has developed a simple process to qualify participants. It starts with you, the client, submitting the CMET Program Application Form below. After we receive your request, we will review it and we will contact you for the program interview. It's that simple.

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