The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) offers choices and flexibility in obtaining the skills and knowledge you need to be more successful. We provide easy access to take a class when the timing is right for you—at your pace, on your schedule. Gain knowledge and practical skills to keep you moving forward.
Timely and Time-Sensitive
Financial Foundations:
Applying for PPP Forgiveness
Recorded Friday, January 29, 2021
Financial Foundations:
Applying for PPP Second Draw
Recorded Friday, January 15, 2o21
Roundtable Series:
CT Paid Family Medical Leave Act
Understanding the legislation rolling out, planning for small businesses, and how to register with the state. Recordings include the presentation as well as the Q&A session that followed. Click the links below to access the sessions.
WBDC eLearning Classroom
We are improving our eLearning options and are revamping this portion of our on-demand library. Check back regularly for more classes!
Catch a replay of a recent program you may have missed.
All topics are 60 minutes or less.
Business Strategy Refinement –
Examine the motivations and aspirations that drive strategy for small business owners.
Business Entity Types – Learn about the top three considerations to evaluate as you set about determining your business structure.
Credit Score 101 –
Explore the meaning of a credit score and walk away with strategies to improve yours.
Cyber Security – Find out how you can tell if your business is vulnerable and get tips on how to make it more secure.
Effective Delegation – Explore how you can mobilize and motivate team members. Learn how to take action to create a more effective team.
Email Marketing – Learn the best practices you need for your email marketing strategy to succeed.
Know Your Numbers Series – Learn common types and important considerations for finacing a new business.
Monetize Your Passion – Refine your ideas for side projects and passions, explore how to monetize these ventures and grow passion to profit and professional aims.
Money Tips to Help Women Thrive – The “M” word doesn’t have to raise fears every time you hear it. While you may feel you have a good grasp on the basics, more refined skills are helpful in learning to build a secure financial future.
Branding, Logos, and Taglines – Learn what makes a brand unique and successful; the difference between a logo and a brand and how taglines can help you communicate your promise to your customers.
So You Want to Buy a Business? – Evaluate different pathways to becoming a business owner, including purchasing someone else’s business, or becoming a franchisee.
Online Learning Courses
Explore our complete online catalog to find the program that’s right for you! These paid courses are typically 24-48 hours, and are designed to be 6 weeks. Course fees vary.
Courses include:
- Accounting Fundamentals
- QuickBooks
- Business Analysis
- Effective Business Writing
- Microsoft Excel
- Blogging and Podcasting
- Creating Web Pages
- Designing Effective Websites
- Introduction to Google Analytics
- Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business
- Keys to Successful Money Management
- Where Does All My Money Go?
- Starting and Growing a Non-Profit
- Grant Writing
What clients are saying about Online Learning Courses…
“Thank you, this course was well structured and very helpful!” – Eric V.
“I think this is a great course. I feel that I did learn the basics without having to attend a live class. The hands-on assignments are a great strength of the course. I am happy to recommend the class.” – Marcela M.
Partner eLearning Resources
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- U.S. Small Business Administration:
– Online Learning Center (No Charge) and
– the new Ascent platform for women entrepreneurs (No Charge) - DreamBuilder – Online Business Education For Women (No Charge)
- Women Impacting Public Policy – Education Platform (For WIPP Members only)
- U.S. Small Business Administration: