Training
Our training tools include offerings from allowing you to assess your businesses cybersecurity status and access follow-up training to HR and financing options - and much more!
Upcoming Events
- 2025 FM Small Business Summit: May 7
- Business Builders Workshop: Ten Ways to Keep Your Business Thriving - May 13
- EDND Summer Conference, Fargo - June 3-5
- Business Builder Workshop: From Likes to Leads: Creating Social Content That Converts - June 10
- Business Builders Workshop: Navigating Quick Books Online & Best Practices - July 8
- League of Cities Annual Conference - Sept 17 - 20
- Fusion Conference, Bowman - Sept 18 (more information still to come)
Recordings
Many virtual training options have been recorded and remain available to watch on-demand at your convenience.
Ascent Digital Learning Platform
Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform is geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses. Ascent has valuable content such as tips on preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing and business financial strategy development. While the platform was built with women in mind, it is free and open to anyone that would like to take advantage of the digital training opportunity. Get started!
Cybersecurity
See our specific cybersecurity page for more information.
Exit & Succession Planning
See our specific exit & succession planning page for more information.
Exporting Your Business
Export-U offers export training webinars, an exporter's resource database, and an export exam to test your international trade knowledge.
Government Contracting
In addition to training options from the SBA, the ND SBDC works closely with the ND APEX, which provides a monthly webinar series on a range of topics and is here to assist with local, state, and federal contracting.
Intellectual Property Resources
The Inventor’s Patent Academy (TIPA, for short) was developed by the nationally known law firm Covington & Burling and their partner Qualcomm. TIPA is unique because it was designed specifically for diverse inventors and features videos of them telling their inventions and patenting stories. The course consists of three modules, totaling ~6h of content. Course takers are provided with completion certificates for each module. TIPA is available for free(!) on the Invent Together website. See this short intro video to learn more.
Please visit the USPTO - North Dakota site for a list of resources and assistance from the state.
Watch our Demystifying IP for Small Business video to learn more!
SBA Learning Center
The SBA Learning Center has several courses on topics that range from planning and launching your business to managing and growing your business. Each section has multiple objectives that you can work through at your own pace.
SCORE Online Courses
SCORE offers on-demand business courses for small businesses allowing you to learn at your own pace on a variety of small business topics. SCORE aims to answer your questions with a variety of business topics available.
T.H.R.I.V.E Emerging Leaders Reimagined
T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is a 6-month intensive training program that helps small business owners get unstuck and take their business to the next level. Accelerate your leadership skills, learn from an MBA-level curriculum, receive tailored business coaching, and build relationships with a community of business owners, advisors, and experts.
Please visit T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined for eligibility requirements, registration, and more.
Additional Options
Can't find what you're looking for? The U.S. Small Business Administration's Learning Center has a range of free trainings and webinars that can help your small business be successful. Additional federal resources and nearly 200 online classes and videos are available through USA.gov to guide emerging entrepreneurs and exporters through the basics of starting and managing a business.