Earn your Business Fundamentals certificate online, part-time, in just 1.5 years! This program equips graduates with essential knowledge and skills for entry-level business positions. You'll learn about business functions and their interrelations, professional communication, business computer applications, and foundational skills in accounting, financial math, and marketing.
Additionally, small business owners in sectors like skilled trades, health care, or IT can benefit from this program by gaining fundamental business skills to manage and grow their businesses more effectively.
Take up to two courses at a time to complete all requirements to graduate.
Register at least five (5) business days before a course starts.
YEAR 1
| Course | Start Date | Details/Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term (Sep - Dec) | ||
| BMGE1167 - Introduction to Business | Sep 8, 2026 | View/Register & Pay |
| SAAL1849 - Business Computer Applications I | Sep 8, 2026 | View/Register & Pay |
| MATH1277 - Business Math | Nov 2, 2026 | Pending |
| COMM1271 - Professional Business Writing | Nov 9, 2026 | Pending |
| Winter Term (Jan - Apr) | ||
| GACG1126 - Financial Accounting I | Jan 11, 2027 | Pending |
| SECU1322 - Work Safely | Jan 11, 2027 | Pending |
| MKTG1102 - Marketing Principles | Feb 22, 2027 | Pending |
| COMM1272 - Business Communications | Mar 22, 2027 | Pending |
| Spring/Summer Term (May - Aug) | ||
| LEGL1102 - Business Law | May 3, 2027 | Pending |
| ORGA1040 - Organizational Behaviour | May 3, 2027 | Pending |
| PERS1266 - Strategies for Seeking Employment | Jul 19, 2027 | Pending |
| PERS1263 - Orientation to Community Service | Jul 26, 2027 | Pending |
YEAR 2
| Course | Start Date | Details/Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term (Sep - Dec) | ||
| MATH1278 - Financial Math | Sep 8, 2026 | View/Register & Pay |
| MKTG1103 - Marketing Strategy | Sep 8, 2026 | View/Register & Pay |
| GACG1127 - Financial Accounting II | Nov 2, 2026 | Pending |
| SAAL1850 - Business Computer Applications II | Nov 9, 2026 | Pending |
| Winter Term (Jan - Apr) | ||
| PROJ1102 - Business Fundamentals Capstone Project | Jan 11, 2027 | Pending |
Courses towards completion of this program online through continuing education may be eligible for part-time student loans.
For more information and to apply, please review the page. If you qualify, click “Return to top of page,” select “Apply for funding,” then click “Apply now” and follow the instructions under “Eligibility for Program Assistance” on page 5.
Note: Program requirements may be subject to change