Training & Certification
Frequently Asked Questions?
Where and when are the workshops being held?
The two day workshops will be held in eleven locations throughout Atlantic Canada as follows:
- Nova Scotia: Yarmouth, Halifax, Truro, Sydney
- PEI: Charlottetown
- New Brunswick: Bathurst, Fredericton, Edmundston, Saint John
- Newfoundland: St. Johns, Corner Brook
*All locations subject to change until locations/venue have been determined!
Do I need to attend all of the workshops?
As a participant in the program, much of the valuable learning comes from being part of a group, and interacting with other participants attending the workshop. Therefore, it is encouraged that the participants attend the FULL two days of the workshops.
Apart from the workshop, what else is included in the program?
The Beyond Your Business: Step-by-Step Succession Planning program includes:
• Practical resources and tools to help support the business owner
• On-line Forum for access to additional resources and discussions
• Three follow-up webinars to check in with participants, 3 weeks, 3 months and 6 months after the workshops have been completed.
What are the fees for the Beyond Your Business Succession Program?
The fee for each participant would be $249, plus taxes – we have decided against an early bird offering as it is confusing. However, if there is more than one participant from the same business/organization the fees will be $349 plus taxes for two. More discounts available if and when necessary
Is my business too small for a program like this?
Not at all. Any business owner will at some time need to think about their succession and the program will be adapted taking into consideration the participants in the room.
What are the workshops sessions like?
The ACSBE training approach attempts to develop a learning environment that recognizes the unique learning styles of the participants. Therefore, the content of these modules will make use of presentations, group discussions, case studies, individual exercises and group activities. Subject matter experts such as lawyers and accountants will also be invited to present at the workshops.
Who will be facilitating the various modules of this program and what are their backgrounds?
A good proportion of this program will be facilitated by ACSBE business counsellors. However, guest speakers and subject matter experts will be part of the delivery method of this program, to ensure that all topics are covered at an appropriate level of expertise.
Is this a Certificate Program?
There will be a Certificate of Completion given to each participant at the end of the program.
Who can I contact for further information?
The Program Coordinator is:
Helen J. Abel
Community Programs
Acadia Centre for Social & Business Entrepreneurship
Acadia University
PO Box 142
Wolfville, NS
B4P 2R6
Tel: 1-902-585-1655
Email:
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Training for Not-for-Profits
A major part of ACSBE’s mission is to work directly with not-for-profit and social enterprises just like yours. We do this because we know that these organizations create a better society. We also know they can fulfill their potential by taking on an entrepreneurial mind-set and approach to their work – forging ahead with vision, conjuring creative and innovative ideas, and embracing change – all for the sake of their cause.We offer a variety of training sessions and one-on-one engagements that can help your organization improve its effectiveness. ACSBE is pleased to deliver these services and workshops in three ways: a) to your organization, upon demand
b) to groups of like-minded organizations, who may wish to cost-share, and c) on scheduled dates (please visit www.acsbe.com for dates).
For more information we invite you to contact us at 1-866-654-4499 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We look forward to working with you to assist in the success of your cause and the not-for-profit sector.
The Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship is committed to the development of SMEs by assisting them to achieve success through the development of their entrepreneurial skills. ACSBE is extremely motivated to develop and grow our international programming, as we see this as a natural evolution of our vision:
“A culture where people take initiative to fulfill their potential to create a better world”
Business Development Centers
The creation of Business Development Centers has been a corner stone in the development of strong SME sectors throughout the world. They provide unique programming designed to enhance the creation, retention, and growth of small businesses and community entrepreneurial capacity. ACSBE is an internationally recognized business development centre with leading edge programming designed to develop an entrepreneurial environment and establish a vibrant small business community. ACSBE can provide strategies, methodologies, tools and techniques needed to establish and manage a business development centre.
Community Entrepreneurial Development
The creation of a vibrant small business sector does not occur entirely through the provision of a business development program, but rather through a strong and active SME, voluntary, and community based entrepreneurial development sector. ACSBE has been very successful in developing programming that changes attitudes, perceptions and behaviors with regards to entrepreneurship. It is our belief that it is critical for the community to view self employment as a viable and desired career option especially youth. ACSBE strives to develop program for a wide cross section including educational institution, large corporations or governmental organizations, and the community at large. By assistinf individuals to act and think more entrepreneurial they can compete, succeed and contribute to a better world.
ACSBE Business Professional Certificate
Whether you’re thinking of career advancement or professional credibility, being certified as a designated professional in your field is good business.
The ACSBE Small Business Counsellors Certificate Program offers a dynamic five-day learning experience to business counsellors, providing the opportunity to develop their counselling skills to an internationally recognized level.
Created for business counsellors by business counsellors this program is delivered world-wide by the Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship, ACSBE.
The aim of this five-day session is to provide
business counsellors with practical tools and techniques
to that will assist their clients to excel in business.
What we cover:
Ethics in counselling
Communication skills
Behavioral types
Problem solving & decision making
Learning styles, client assessment
Personal visioning
Business planning principles
Strategic planning
Succession planning
Marketing
Financial planning
Human resource management.
For more information:
Ron Robichaud
Managing Director
902-585-1889
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APEC Training & Certification Program for Small Business Counsellors
The APEC-IBIZ program offers Business Counsellors at all levels of experience, the opportunity to develop their personal counselling skills to an internationally recognized level. The program was developed to professionalize small business counselling in the Asia Pacific region and, ultimately, sustain the growth and competitiveness of SMEs.
Industry Canada, acting on a recommendation of APEC-IBIZ, issued a Request For Proposals seeking to select an Economy Institute to deliver the APEC-IBIZ program in Canada. Because of its reputation as a leader in entrepreneurial and small business development, its strength in adult education, and the participation of national partners, the Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship (ACSBE) was selected as Canada's Economy Institute.
Learn about partnering with ACSBE to deliver the APEC-IBIZ program. Click here.
Contact us regarding information on our next certification program.
Jodi Eye
902-585-1677
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Professional Development
The Acadia Centre for Social & Business Entrepreneurship offers a range of two-day workshops for business development professionls. If you have any questions or are intested in registering for a program please contact:
Jodi Eye
902-585-1677
1-866-654-4499
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ACSBE offers the following two-day workshops.
Financial Analysis
Financial Analysis for Business Development Professionals will provide participants with an understanding of the relevance and importance of the attributes that lead to both individual and organizational success. Participants will become proficient in calculating and understanding margins, and will recognize the value of margins and why they should never be compromised. View Brochure (English) View Brochure (Francais)
Strategic Planning
In Strategic Planning for Business Development Professionals, you’ll learn to help your clients take control of their hard work by leading them through the strategic planning process – a process designed to help them step back and review their actions through the lenses of purpose and vision. View Brochure
Succession Planning
This two-day journey through the business life-cycle will focus on integrating planning for succession into any phase of a business life. You will learn techniques and approaches to assist your clients to advance their succession plan through the lens of the legacy they wish to leave behind – and to design and implement a plan of action that will guide their business to the inevitable point in time. View Brochure
International Trade
In International Trade for Business Development Professionals, you will learn to help your clients recognize growth opportunities that international trade may offer; to understand the international business planning process; how to evaluate appropriate programs, resources and organizations that can assist them at various stages of international trade.
Learn about becoming a partner with ASBCE to deliver these and other workshops. Click here.
Career Practitioners
ACSBE provides a number of specialized programs to assist individuals discover their vision for their future and connect this with ways in which to make a living, including finding work, creating their own job or combinations of both.
Putting Experience to Work Program for Older Workers
Explore Options. Make Connections. Find Work.
Are you age 55-64, unemployed and want to find meaningful work?
Putting Experience to Work is a 16-week program in support of unemployed Older Workers in Lunenburg, Queens and Hants Counties seeking employment and exploring self-employment.
For more information about this energizing and practical program please download the brochure (‘download the brochure’ hyperlink to the brochure Putting Experience to Work) and feel free to give us a call.
Annapolis Valley & South Shore
Stephanie Lohnes
Community Projects Coordinator
902.543.67761-877-232-2723
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Small Business Training
ACSBE offers in-depth Training for small business owners and their staff. For more information or to speak with a business consultant please contact:
Annapolis Valley
Helen Abel
Business Consultant
902.585.1655
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Lunenburg County
Stephanie Gaudet
Business Consultant
902.543.7108
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Not-for-Profit Training
ACSBE is very passionate about helping non-profit organizations achieve their goals and fulfill their vision. One of the best ways to do this is by empowering the people behind these organizations. ACSBE is proud to be able to offer group-based workshops specifically for non-profit managers, employees, and directors in the following areas:
• Marketing
• Fundraising
• Succession planning
• Financial management and Analysis
• Stakeholder relationship-building
• Strategic planning
• Opportunity identification
For a full description of ACSBE’s non-profit workshops, please click here.
Please contact Joel Stoddart if you have any questions regarding Training for Not-for-Profit organizations.
Career
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Small Business Workshops
ACSBE offers a variety of in-depth workshops and seminars to small business owners and their staff. For more information please contact:
Annapolis Valley
Helen Abel
Business Consultant
902.585.1655
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Lunenburg County
Stephanie Gaudet
Business Consultant
902.543.7108
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