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Chicago Entrepreneurship Certificate Program



BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) offers a free Entrepreneur Certificate Program designed for individuals interested in starting or growing a business in Chicago. Participants gain knowledge across essential business topics through webinars.

Program Steps:

  1. Enroll: Sign up at the BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program Portal.
  2. Attend: Participate in six webinars within six months from categories like City Inspections, Business Operations & Licensing, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Technology.
  3. Graduate: After completing the webinars, receive your certificate and become eligible to apply for the Entrepreneur Loan Program with CIBC Bank USA.

Learn more about the program or view upcoming webinars.