Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification

The Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) Certification program is designed to validate foundation-level knowledge in entrepreneurship and small business management, including opportunity recognition, business planning, operations, marketing and sales, venture capital and seed funding, and financial management.

The latest iteration of our ESB curriculum includes the CFUL's Restaurant Accelerator Program, where participants apply these concepts in a hands-on, industry-focused environment, receiving specialized training in restaurant operations, menu development, food costing, customer service, branding, regulatory compliance, technology, and growth strategies. Together, the certification and accelerator equip aspiring food entrepreneurs with the knowledge, practical experience, and business tools needed to successfully launch, manage, and scale a sustainable restaurant or food service business.

Please fill out the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Enrollment Assessment Form here.