Franchise Certification Program

Online Franchise Certification Program

Critical skills for those looking to start a business or help expand one

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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.

The Super Seven

Within eight weeks, participants gain experience in the seven main components of the franchising business, including:

Foundations: How franchising differs from other businesses
Evaluation: Determining the right franchise business for you
Acquisition: Learning to write a business plan and obtain funding
Building: Recruiting, hiring and retaining franchise employees
Leadership: Modeling the qualities of a successful franchise leader
Operations: Managing and measuring operational components of franchising
Growth: Implementing successful practices to ensure successful growth

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.

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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.