- 40 Hours / 8 Weeks
- Part Time
- Certificate
- CAD
- 850
(PTIRU Listed Pricing)
Qualify for up to $10k scholarship* if you meet the admission criteria.
* Terms and Conditions apply
- CAD
- 850
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- 2 Years / Onsite
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Certificate
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
- Part Time
- Guided Mentorship by Industry Experts
- 24/7 Support
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.
Are you ready to take flights?
Our comprehensive program is ideal for:
- Aspiring Flight Attendants: Individuals who have a passion for travel, customer service, and the aviation industry.
- Recent Graduates: Degree holders seeking to enter the high-demand field of flight attending.
- Career Changers: Professionals who are looking to transition into a new and dynamic field.
- Customer Service Experts: Experienced customer service professionals who desire to excel in global roles.
- Highly Adaptable Individuals: Anyone with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to solve problems in a dynamic work environment.
Are you ready to take flights?
Our comprehensive program is ideal for:- Aspiring Flight Attendants: Individuals who have a passion for travel, customer service, and the aviation industry.
- Recent Graduates: Degree holders seeking to enter the high-demand field of flight attending.
- Career Changers: Professionals who are looking to transition into a new and dynamic field.
- Customer Service Experts: Experienced customer service professionals who desire to excel in global roles.
- Highly Adaptable Individuals: Anyone with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to solve problems in a dynamic work environment.
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 |
Career Services
Success beyond the classrooms at Eton College!
Land your dream job through our career services:
- Career Seminars and Workshops
Get career-ready through our insightful workshops and seminars with industry experts to master the skills you need to land your dream job.
- 1:1 Professional Resume and Portfolio Building
Market yourself like a pro by developing and refining stellar resumes, portfolio, and online profiles with a dedicated career advisor.
- Mock Interviews & Coaching
Experience interactive mock interviews and coaching sessions, led by our career advisors, to build confidence and hone interview skills.
- Skillset Discovery
Let our expert career advisors help you identify your key strengths and skills tailored to your personal brand and desired careers.
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Get Certified for Career Success
PTIRU Recertification Status:
Eton College submitted its recertification application before the certificate expiry date. As confirmed by PTIRU, the institution remains certified while the recertification application is under review. A PTIRU validation letter dated March 27, 2026 is available upon request.
