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WeBC — Business Skills Development

Free online skills training for entrepreneurs

Offered by

WeBC

Official source: we-bc.ca

Source change captured August 14, 2026

Funding available: Varies by project
Deadline: Open continuously
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply: Entrepreneurs across Canada.; See full eligibility

Overview

SMART Programs from WeBC offers entrepreneurs across Canada free on-demand business skills training in English and French thanks to funding from the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. The program covers HR, Financial Fitness and Strategic Marketing, plus interactive case studies, practical activities and personalized advisory support.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals

Reduce environmental footprint

Eligible candidates

Location: British Columbia
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: Women
Legal structures: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Start applying for this program

Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Latest changes

August 14, 2026

WeBC workshop lineup updated

WeBC updated its workshop topics page with a new Free Business Foundations Series, refreshed upcoming sessions, and revised course status labels.

WeBC updated the Workshop topics for every stage of your business page by replacing the Free Starting a Business Info Session with the new Free Business Foundations Series and adding a new registration link. The page also changed two course/status blurbs from Coming soon to Now available as an On-Demand SMART Program, and the upcoming events list now shows new sessions on August 18, August 19, and August 26 with updated locations.

Official source: we-bc.ca

August 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Entrepreneurs across Canada.

Activities funded

Self-paced on-demand learning modules on business skills.
Interactive case studies and activities that apply the learning to your own business.

How to apply

Additional information

SMART Programs are offered in both English and French.
Registration includes access to the selected module on the WeBC On-Demand Learning Platform and guidance from a Business Advisor.