
Online Franchise Certification Program
Critical skills for those looking to start a business or help expand one
Want to learn more?
Enrollment Fee is only $250 for UT alums!
Code: UTALUM
Are you looking for opportunities for independence? Do you have a strong entrepreneurial spirit? Are you detail-oriented and a good teacher? Franchising offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to be in business for themselves but not by themselves. Discover franchising’s freedom and possibilities with Haslam’s Franchising Certification program.
Eight Weeks,
Many Benefits
Completion of this certification program will yield numerous benefits, including:
The two sides of franchising
Find your place as a new business owner as part of an established brand or in a corporate franchising department
Success, defined
Learn best practices for operating or supporting a franchise
Learn from the best
Gain insights from franchise industry professionals with decades of experience
360-degree support
Get to know other students and extend your professional network through a national advisory board of professional franchisors
Who will benefit?
The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UT’s Haslam College of Business knows and trains entrepreneurs to pair passion with business acumen. Looking to change careers? Transitioning from military or public service to civilian life? Ready to utilize your organizational and training skills to support tomorrow’s entrepreneurs? Franchise certification program students receive a firm foundational knowledge of franchising as an entrepreneurial option that expands and enriches known brands.
Program Information
Total Investment
$2,500 (including all course materials)
Enrollment fee is ONLY $500!
For UT alums, the enrollment fee is ONLY $250! Use code UTALUM.
Dates
Eight weeks, 11 sessions
9:30–11 Eastern Time
- Oct 9
- Oct 16
- Oct 18
- Oct 23
- Oct 30
- Nov 1
- Nov 6
- Nov 8
- Nov 13
- Nov 15
- Nov 16 – Graduation
A ceremony awarding each participant a Haslam College of Business certificate of achievement in franchising will take place in November.
Location
Remote classes are held live and synchronous.
Faculty
Cordell Riley, a franchising expert with nearly 30 years of experience, instructs the franchise certification program. A senior level executive with an extensive business background as a business owner and in the corporate setting, he brings real-world value to the classroom.
Testimonials
Hear from some of our past course graduates.

“This is very valuable to me, because as a business owner I am always looking to understand what is the future of any business.”

“The entire course was absolutely invaluable to someone seeking to start a franchise.”

“Anyone who wants to set themselves up for success in franchising needs to take this class.”
Ready to level up?
Get started and learn what it takes to have a successful franchise.
Contact Robyn Geron for more information.