Entrepreneurship & Innovation Certificate Courses at Eton College

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Build a strong foundation in turning ideas into impactful ventures. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship program equips you with the mindset, tools, and practical skills needed to identify opportunities, develop creative solutions, and launch sustainable business initiatives in today’s competitive landscape.

Gain hands-on knowledge in opportunity recognition, design thinking, business model development, market validation, and strategic planning. Learn how to assess risks, secure funding, manage resources, and build high-performing teams. Explore product development, branding, digital marketing, financial planning, and growth strategies that transform innovative concepts into viable enterprises.

Develop the confidence to think creatively, adapt to change, and lead with vision—whether you aim to start your own business, scale a startup, or drive innovation within an existing organization. Together with Eton, your journey toward building bold ideas and creating lasting value begins here.

Program Advantage

40-Hour In-Depth Instructor-Led Training
Comprehensive Learning Modules
In-class, distance and via blended learning
Guided Mentorship by Industry Experts
24/7 Support

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At Eton College, we pride ourselves on delivering high-standard education in Vancouver, Canada. For more than 20 years, we have been proud to help 83% of our graduates to land their dream careers through our various PTIRU-certified and industry-relevant upskilling programs, specializing in Business Management, Travel and Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Flight Attendant Preparation, Information Technology, Airport Operations, Construction, Public Administration, Healthcare, Elderly Care and Communication training.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide the entrepreneur with the basic, practical procedures and tools that are required when strategically planning to enter international markets. The course is designed in such a way that it assists students in the commencement process of international trade and areas directly linked to it. Emphasis is on entrepreneurial activities, including sourcing, purchasing from Canadian sources (i.e. manufacturers, export merchants, trading houses), and placing products in strategic international markets. The importing and exporting processes will be emphasized, as will government initiatives and programs that exist to support their endeavours in international business.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

Learn the impact of entrepreneurship and innovation on growth and development.
Determine the innovative performance of entrepreneurs in developing countries.
Identify the role of the institutional environment play in shaping the extent and impact of innovative activities
Identify strategies to support innovation by entrepreneurs in developing countries
Learn policies and institutions for innovation

Module	*Topics*
1	Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Development: An Overview
2	Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Development
3	Firm Ownership and Entrepreneurship
4	Types of Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
5	Can Small Firms Innovate? The Case of Clusters of Small Producers in Northern Vietnam
6	Innovation and Microenterprise Growth in Ethiopia Entrepreneurship and the National System of Innovation
7	Innovation Policy, Entrepreneurship, and Development: A Finnish View
8	Promoting Knowledge-intensive Entrepreneurship in India
9	Incubators as Tools for Entrepreneurship Promotion in Developing Countries
10	Overcoming Adversity in Entrepreneurship-led Growth:
11	Review
12	Final Exam and wrap up.

Tuition	CAD 850
Course Retake	CAD 850 per course
Copy of Transcript	CAD 20 per copy

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Basic Admission Requirements

High School Completion: Applicants must have a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
Age Requirement: Minimum 19 years of age.
Mature Student Status*: Applicants who have not completed high school and are at least 19 years of age may apply as a mature student.

*Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and have not completed high school or equivalent. Applicants will be considered for admission based on the skills and experience they have acquired since leaving school. The applicant is required to provide the most recent transcripts or proof of academic accomplishments, a resume or summary of professional accomplishments, and two professional letters of recommendation. The applicant may be interviewed by the Registrar’s or Academic Office to further assess their suitability for admission to the program of study.

2. English Language Proficiency

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Minimum scores from accepted English tests (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, Duolingo 95, etc.).
Recent English proficiency test (within 2 years).
Proof of English-language education:
- 2–3 years of secondary or post-secondary education completed in English in eligible countries.
International credentials must be recognized by WES, ICES, or IQAS.

Please see the Admission Requirements Guide for more information
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