Do you own or plan to start an engineering business?

More importantly, do you know how?

We all learned engineering fundamentals in college, but received very little, if any, education on how to operate a successful business. This course is unbiased, practical advice on some of the major elements of starting and running such a business. This online engineering business seminar will explain the basics of starting and running an engineering business from the perspective of a former owner of a local INC 500 company.

Contact Hours: 

4 Professional Development Hours (PDH)

NC State University is certified by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (NCBELS) and ABET as a provider of PDH Continuing Education Units

Duration:

Four (4) contact hours represents the estimated time to complete the online course, including exercises. However, actual times may vary from user to user.

Topics:

• Write a simple business plan
• Read and understand a financial statement
• Hire and fire
• Motivate employees
• Motivate yourself
• Work smart as well as hard
• Take care of the customer

Instructor:

Chuck Howard, PE, seminar leader, after over 25 years of running a design/build metal roofing businesses, now dedicates his time to giving practical advice to current business owners.

Availability:

This course is available online, 24/7.

Upon approval of your purchase and successful check-out, you will be securely linked to this online course.  You will then have three (3) months to complete this course to earn your professional development hours.