Entrepreneurship
Certificate
How Can We Help?
Division of Business, IT & Hospitality
vknight2@pima.eduPima’s Entrepreneurship Certificate is designed for students ready to move from concept to launch. In just two semesters, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to build, test, and scale your business idea. The program blends real-world tools with an interdisciplinary curriculum—covering innovation, design thinking, marketing, operations, and startup finance.
The experience culminates in a capstone course where you develop a professional, investor-ready business strategy you can use to launch your venture immediately. Ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners, this advanced certificate is also fully stackable into Pima’s AAS in Business.
Whether you're building a side hustle or your life's work—this program equips you to start smart, start strong, and start now.
What You Will Learn
Upon successful completion of the program, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate the use of tools needed for an innovative organization to succeed in the real world
- List marketing management functions, constructing a marketing plan that builds customer relationships
- Define the new product development process and product life cycle
- Construct a financial, operational, and business plan for the first three years of a startup organization.
Explore more skills in our course catalog.
Program At a Glance
-
Length of Program
9 months (full-time)
-
Study Methods
In Person | Online
-
Title IV Financial Aid eligible
Start with an Idea—Graduate with a Business
The Entrepreneurship Certificate is more than coursework—it’s your startup launchpad. Students complete the program with a fully developed business strategy, marketing plan, and three-year financial roadmap. The final capstone course transforms your classroom learning into an actionable business launch plan—ready for investors, partners, or customers. Whether you're launching a side hustle or a full-scale venture, Pima gives you the tools to succeed. Build it. Pitch it. Launch it—with confidence.
Support When You Need It
Not sure if this is the right path for you? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to:
- Discuss program options and pathways to a bachelor’s degree
- Learn about funding and financial aid
- Get personalized guidance to reach your goals
