OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 09/09/2025
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Business Planning for Tradespersons |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1494 |
| Host College |
Algonquin College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
AL-BUS2020 |
| Start Date |
09/09/2025 |
| End Date |
12/16/2025 |
| Course Fee |
$381.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
| Pre-requisites |
OLRN1474, OLRN1489, OLRN1492 |
| Course Description |
This course focuses on the tradesperson as an entrepreneur, guiding students through the steps of researching and developing a business plan at a level that is ready to implement. Examine the steps and methods for developing a complete business plan, including marketing, operational, and financial components, in addition to evaluating the viability of business ideas. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
09/09/2025 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 100% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
Yes |
| Other Details |
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| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
Small Business: An Entrepreneur's Plan |
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| Author |
Ron Knowles, Chris Castillo |
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| Publisher |
Nelson |
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| Edition |
7th Canadian |
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| ISBN |
9780176703479Â Â |
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