Foundations, Fundamentals, Center Management

Three certificates built on the same grid. The BAC lays the foundations of advising. The BAC-F covers the business fundamentals advisors work on with their clients. The BAC-M is for the manager who runs the center.

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A professional development program for small business advisors focused on interpersonal skills to become a trusted advisor

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Three certificates

Available now Business Advisor
Certificate (BAC)
For advisors

The foundations of advising: the interpersonal skills that make a trusted advisor, from client journey and engagement to connection and ethics.

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Coming soon Business Fundamentals
Certificate (BAC-F)
For advisors and center managers

22 on-demand modules on the 20 GrowthWheel focus areas: the basics of business, and how to advise on them. Two modules are free.

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Coming soon Center Manager
Certificate (BAC-M)
For center managers

Nine modules on serving, leading and sustaining a business advisory center, each ending in a decision for your own center.

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Expert Instructors

5,000+ small business advisors trained since 2008

Elizabeth Binning

Elizabeth Binning

Head of Training and Learning, GrowthWheel International Inc.

  • Certified GrowthWheel Instructor
  • ECM & CGBP Certified
  • Former SBDC Advisor for 8 years and Director for 11 years
  • Trainer of 2,500+ business advisors from all over the world
  • Frequent speaker at industry conferences in the USA
  • Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology
David Madié

David Madié

Founder and CEO, GrowthWheel International Inc.

  • Creator of the Business Advisor Certificate Program
  • Serial entrepreneur for 35+ years
  • Business coach for 15+ years
  • Trainer of 5,000+ business advisors in 60+ countries
  • Frequent speaker at industry conferences around the world
  • M.Sc. degree in Economics and Business Administration

Brought to you by GrowthWheel

GrowthWheel is a worldwide recognized Business Advisory System used by small business advisors to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.

The GrowthWheel Team has trained and certified small business advisors from many different organizations, including women's business centers, incubators, lending offices and entrepreneurship centers. Together with the network of GrowthWheel Certified Business Advisors, we continue our mission to help business advisors be the best they can be.

We offer world-class Advisor Training Programs, a ready-to-use Business Tool Library, a CRM system and Client Portal to collaborate with clients, and an E-learning platform with on-demand courses for client companies.

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  • 5,000+small business advisors trained and certified
  • 50US states
  • 60+countries
  • 19languages for the tools and software

Our Partners

The Business Advisor Certificate is offered with discounts to members of small business advisor networks around the world.

  • Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC)
  • European Business Innovation Network (EBN)
  • Danish Business Development Association (DEF)
  • InBIA
  • Community Futures Ontario
  • Business Incubator Association of New York State (BIANYS)
  • OBr Global

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