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Training Provided by the KSBDC

The KSBDC Network offers low-cost workshops, conferences and courses geared to the needs of you and your business. Training programs range from advanced seminars aimed at experienced business owners to introductory courses for the novice business owner and those considering starting a business. Specialized in-depth educational assistance can also be provided on site.

Please contact your regional center for training opportunities in your area.

JCCC consulting photo.

Photo courtesy of Bret Gustafson, Johnson County Community College


Online Courses Provided by the KSBDC

Entrepreneurs can learn anytime by accessing KSBDC's no-cost courses. Learn strategies and solutions to help you manage, operate, and build your business. Each of the courses take between 30-120 minutes to complete. They contain audio, high-end graphics, case studies and worksheets.

KSBDC Online Courses in English and Spanish

See what's new in free online courses at the SBA

Podcasts (courtesy of the Georgia SBDC)

  • Free- 3-5 minutes discussions on common business topics
  • Over 50 topics

Click here to access the podcasts: "Business News You Can Use!"

Training Calendars

Visit the NetworkKansas Calendar for Entrepreneurial Education>>

Visit the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Online Learning Calendar >>

Visit the Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance Training Calendar >>

Tax Workshops


Kansas Dept. of Revenue 2009 Small Business Tax Workshop schedule

Kansas Dept. of Revenue 2009 Workshops for Construction Contractors

FranklinCovey at Johnson County Community College


Click here for information about the 7 Habits for Small Business Owners and Managers workshop or the FOCUS: Mastering Productivity and Time Management workshop at JCCC.

Veterans and Other VA Eligible Students

You may be eligible to use GI Bill benefits to take a workshop or seminar. Please contact the KSBDC state office at (785) 296-6514 for more information. You may also check on which classes have already been approved by calling an SAA Program Consultant at (785) 291-3422 or visit www.kcva.org. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact a Veterans Services Representative at 1-888-442-4551 or visit www.gibill.va.gov
Special Announcements

  • Kansas Communities, LLC helps communities build their public squares. For information about the Kansas Communities Public Square program, or information about workshops and conferences visit www.kscomm.net

Interesting Facts

  • The most attended areas of training at the Washburn University KSBDC are: Starting a Business & Writing a Business Plan; Legal Structure, Licensing, Financial Statements, & Taxes; Marketing & Advertising; E-commerce & Web marketing; and QuickBooks.

  • In 2008, the KSBDC Network's top 4 most popular counseling areas were:business plan assistance,marketing/sales, business management, and start-up assistance.

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