8 Required Courses Required

[Business]

Certificate in Small Business Management

Run a small business with eight grounded courses — finance, HR, law, marketing, and leadership skills owners actually use.

⏱ DURATION: 3 weeks at 10 hrs/wk | πŸ“š TOTAL HOURS: 30 Hrs | πŸŽ“ CEUs: 3 CEUs | πŸ’΅ COST: $499

🎯 What You'll Be Able To Do

  • Set up and read the books — accounting and financial analysis basics for a small business.
  • Hire, manage, and develop your first employees with sound HR practices.
  • Build a marketing plan that fits a small-business budget.
  • Navigate the legal essentials — entity choice, contracts, and compliance.
  • Lead and manage projects, people, and operations day to day.

πŸ’Ό Career Opportunities With This Certificate

  • Small Business Owner / Founder — $50K–$200K+ (varies widely) (BLS)
  • General / Operations Manager — $50K–$200K (approx.) (BLS)
  • Management Analyst / Consultant — $56K–$170K (approx.) (BLS)

Small business formation in the U.S. continues at near-record levels — owners and operators need cross-functional skills to survive year one. (BLS)


βœ“ Why This Fits Your Life

You're balancing work, family, and the goals you've been putting off. NU PACE is built for that.

  • 100% Online, Self-paced — learn around your job and family
  • 12-month access from the day you enroll
  • No application, no prerequisites, no textbooks to buy

⏱ How Long It Takes

  • Finish in as little as 2 weeks at 20 hrs/wk
  • Or 3 weeks at 10 hrs/wk
  • Total certificate hours: 30 Hrs

πŸ† What You'll Earn

  • Certificate of Completion from National University PACE (awarded when all requirements of all included courses have been met)
  • 3 CEUs — PACE Continuing Education Units

πŸ“‹ Requirements to Enroll

No application needed. All learners are eligible to enroll. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.


πŸ“… Access Timing

Learners will:

  • Get access to their certificate courses approximately 24-48 business hours from the date of enrollment.
  • Have access to their certificate courses for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.

πŸ’΅ Refund Policy

We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.

To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.

Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.


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