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Entrepreneurship & Small Business | Certiport ESB | Indianapolis

Certiport ESB Certification

Entrepreneurship & Small Business — Certiport ESB in 6 weeks.

Business planning, marketing, financial management, and Certiport ESB certification. Evening program. Build a real business plan. Free with WIOA or grant funding.

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Free with WIOA + grant funding
Certiport ESB certification
Evening schedule
Real business plan deliverable

Evening Program

Entrepreneurship

Launch your business with a funded business plan and mentorship.

6 weeks10–15 hrs/week3 credentialsHybrid

Delivered directly by Elevate for Humanity.

$1,500

FSSA IMPACT

Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.

Self-Pay Available

Flexible payment plans, BNPL options, and income-share available.

New Applicant

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Program at a Glance

Answers workforce boards and applicants need before applying.

When do I start?

Rolling enrollment — next cohort date confirmed after application

Tue/Thu, 6:00–9:00 PM + Saturday workshops

How long does it take?

6 weeks · 10–15 hrs/week

10–15 participants per cohort

What credential do I earn?

Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) — issued by Certiport

What job can I get?

Small Business Owner (Varies)

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson MSA

What does it cost?

$1,500

Is funding available?

FSSA IMPACT for eligible participants

Credentials You Earn

Each credential is issued by its certifying authority upon passing required exams or completing supervised hours — not by Elevate.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB)

Issued by Certiport — nationally recognized in this field

Certification in business planning and entrepreneurship fundamentals.

Validity: Lifetime

QuickBooks Certified User

Issued by Certiport / Intuit — nationally recognized in this field

Certification in QuickBooks accounting software.

Validity: Lifetime (version-specific)

Microsoft Office Specialist — Excel

Issued by Certiport / Microsoft — nationally recognized in this field

Excel certification for financial modeling and business analysis.

Validity: Lifetime (version-specific)

Full credential disclosure and issuing-authority mapping

Training to Employment Pathway

How this program connects instruction, credentialing, employers, and wages — the sequence workforce boards use to evaluate programs.

Step 1 · Training
6 weeks · Tue/Thu, 6:00–9:00 PM + Saturday workshops
Step 2 · Credential
Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) (Certiport)
Step 3 · Experience
Hands-on lab and/or clinical or work-based practice
Step 4 · Employer pathway
Introductions to partners including SCORE Indianapolis mentors
Step 5 · Entry role & wage
Small Business Owner · Varies
Step 6 · Advancement
Established Business Owner (Varies)

Employment is not guaranteed. Outcomes depend on individual performance, credential attainment, and local labor market conditions.

Varies by business

Typical wage range

80 hrs

Total training hours

3 credentials

Industry recognized

Self-employment growing in gig economy

Job growth (2024)

Aligned with:Certiport ESB StandardsSBA Guidelines

Full Workforce Pathway

Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.

Step 1

Eligibility & Intake

Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.

Step 2

Training & Assessments

Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.

Step 3

Credential

Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.

Step 4

Employer Placement

Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.

Step 5

Wage Outcome

Target entry wages aligned to Varies by business.

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

Business Planning

·Market research
·Competitive analysis
·Value proposition
·Revenue models
·Business plan writing

Marketing

·Digital marketing
·Social media strategy
·Brand identity
·Customer acquisition
·Sales fundamentals

Financial Management

·QuickBooks setup
·Pricing strategy
·Cash flow management
·Tax obligations
·Funding sources

How You Can Start

Choose the path that fits your situation.

There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.

Lowest Cost Path

FSSA IMPACT (SNAP/TANF)

Indiana residents receiving SNAP or TANF

Indiana's SNAP Employment & Training (IMPACT) program can cover 100% of tuition for eligible recipients. You must be referred by your FSSA/DFR case worker — contact them to request a training authorization.

FSSA IMPACTSNAP E&TIndiana Only

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Indiana SNAP/TANF recipients · must be referred by FSSA case worker

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Self-Pay — All States

$1,500tuition

Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.

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Self-pay options

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Adjust your deposit to see weekly payments. BNPL available at checkout.

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Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.

Indiana residents: funding is available through FSSA IMPACT

This program is not on Indiana’s ETPL and does not qualify for WIOA or the Workforce Ready Grant. However, Indiana SNAP and TANF recipients may qualify for free training through the FSSA IMPACT (SNAP Employment & Training) program. Contact your FSSA/DFR case worker to request a training referral.

Outside Indiana? Self-pay enrollment is available to everyone — no residency required. Payment plans, BNPL, and employer sponsorship are all options.

Next Step

Apply Now Request Information Indiana Career Connect

Start your workforce funding application online at Indiana Career Connect, or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to complete eligibility intake. WorkOne — not your training provider — approves WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant vouchers.

Funding & How to Start

FSSA IMPACT funding may be available

Indiana SNAP or TANF recipients may qualify for no-cost training through FSSA IMPACT. You must be referred by your FSSA case worker — not through WorkOne WIOA intake.

FSSA IMPACT

Is this program fundable?

IMPACT only — not WIOA / ETPL tuition

This program is not on Indiana's ETPL for WIOA tuition. Indiana SNAP or TANF recipients may still qualify through FSSA IMPACT with a case-worker referral.

Self-pay option: $1,500 — WIOA and grant funding available for eligible Indiana residents — eligibility not guaranteed. Self-pay: $1,500 with payment plans.

How workforce funding works →

Ready to enroll?

Talk to an advisor about self-pay, payment plans, or employer sponsorship. No WorkOne intake is required for this pathway.

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FSSA IMPACT pathway (Indiana only)

Contact your FSSA or DFR case worker to request a training referral. IMPACT does not use the WorkOne WIOA intake form. Self-pay enrollment remains open to all states.

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Named Employer Partners

SCORE Indianapolis mentors
Local business development organizations

Placement Pipeline

Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.

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Start Your Entrepreneurship Journey

Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day

Ready to Start Your Entrepreneurship Career?

$0 with WIOA or grant funding

Your path from application to career

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2–3 min form

Approved

24–48 hrs

Enrolled

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Trained

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Placed

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