Certificate of Proficiency Entrepreneurial Planning and Presentation

Irvine Valley College (IVC) is a leading community college located in Irvine, California. Founded in 1979, the college has established itself as a premier institution offering high-quality education and diverse academic opportunities. Committed to student success, IVC provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment that nurtures the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students. IVC offers a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, catering to various fields of study, including arts, sciences, business, technology, and health sciences. With a faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching and a commitment to student engagement, Irvine Valley College fosters a vibrant educational community where students are encouraged to explore their interests and pursue their educational aspirations. Additionally, the college's modern facilities, extensive resources, and emphasis on innovative teaching methods ensure students receive a well-rounded education and the skills required to thrive in the ever-changing global landscape.

The Entrepreneurship program will provide educational experiences to students that foster the development of entrepreneurial skills and mindset and increase their ability to identify business opportunities, evaluate ideas, validate concepts and strategy, and take action on their ideas. Students will also have the opportunity for hands on experience in the entrepreneur community. Students are encouraged to combine entrepreneurship education with other disciplines such as Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Computer Information Management. Art, music, athletics, science, technology, engineering, and math fields also hold great potential for entrepreneurs. Developing the entrepreneurial mindset is the key in every discipline to unleashing the power of knowledge towards improving society, developing economically, and creating personal well-being and wealth. The entrepreneurship program opens students to a wide range of career possibilities, including: Working within established businesses, as an "entrepreneur​", to expand existing markets, develop new products or implement new programs, Purchasing a franchise, acquiring an existing business, or starting up a new venture, Managing growth of an existing business, Creating new product, programs, or services that address social needs in new and different ways through public sector work.