Business Start-up & Marketing Program with Rise Forward
Hands-on entrepreneurship training with LLC formation, digital marketing, and real-world startup support
- 5 weeks
- Business of Retail Certified Specialist (NRF), Retail Industry Fundamentals Specialist (NRF), Certificate of Completion
- WIOA funding available
- Job placement included
Program at a glance
Real training. Real credentials. Real jobs.

Career Outcome
Business of Retail Certified Specialist (NRF), Retail Industry Fundamentals Specialist (NRF), Certificate of Completion

Program Length
5 weeks

Credential
Business of Retail Certified Specialist (NRF), Retail Industry Fundamentals Specialist (NRF), Certificate of Completion

Career Support
Job placement included
What you'll learn
Skills employers are hiring for right now.

Business planning and strategy development

LLC formation and business registration

Retail operations and management

Digital marketing fundamentals

Social media marketing and content creation

Customer service excellence
Career Outcomes
Where this credential takes you
Launch your own business with LLC
Retail management positions
Marketing coordinator roles
Small business owner/entrepreneur
E-commerce business operator

Funding & Eligibility
Most students pay nothing out of pocket
Funding is available through WIOA, the Indiana Workforce Ready Grant, Job Ready Indy, and other state and federal workforce programs.
WIOA Title I
Federal workforce funding for eligible adults and dislocated workers
Workforce Ready Grant
Indiana state funding for high-demand career training programs
Job Ready Indy
Marion County funding for Indianapolis residents
Free to apply. No obligation. Results in 3–5 business days.
Your path forward
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Train
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