Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB)
The Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) certification from Certiport validates the core knowledge needed to start and run a small business: recognising opportunities, planning and starting a venture, marketing and selling, managing money and understanding the people and legal side of running a company. It suits aspiring entrepreneurs, students and people already working in a small or family business.
Our preparation course covers each exam objective through practical exercises, such as testing a business idea, sketching a simple plan and reading basic financial figures, then rehearses the exam format. It pairs well with our Start Your Own Business and Writing a Business Plan courses for anyone preparing a real venture.
Your path to certification
Prepare
Start from where you are; we help you assess your level.
Train
3 courses with an instructor
Sit the exam
ESB
Stay current
Check Certiport's current policy for the ESB certification after you pass.
Where do you sit the exam? Awarding body's venue
These exams are delivered by Certiport through Certiport Authorized Testing Centres and its own online option, not through the Pearson VUE test centre network. We prepare you for the exam and help you register through the official route.
Preparation courses
Renewal and validity
Certiport sets the rules for its certifications, and many of its entry-level credentials carry no maintenance requirement. Check the awarding body's current renewal policy when you pass, because requirements change.
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