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Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certification

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certification vs 3 alternatives compared

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Entrepreneurship & Small Business CertificationBabson Entrepreneurship CertificateKauffman FastTrac – New Venture CreationLean Startup Practitioner Certification
VendorNOCTI / CertiportBabson CollegeEwing Marion Kauffman FoundationLean Startup Co.
LevelBeginnerIntermediateIntermediateIntermediate
Exam fee$75–$120$2,000–$5,000$500–$1,500$500–$2,000
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Passing score————
Valid for————
Typical salary$50K–$150K+$60K–$200K+$60K–$200K+$65K–$120K
Prerequisites————

Which should you choose?

Should I take Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certification or Babson Entrepreneurship Certificate first?

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certification is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certification or Kauffman FastTrac – New Venture Creation first?

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certification is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certification or Lean Startup Practitioner Certification first?

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certification is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.