Build and Grow Your e-Business

Ignite your e-commerce dreams with our comprehensive curriculum.

Enroll now for FREE until June 30, 2025!

What is the Build and Grow Your e-Business Course?

Welcome to the "Build and Grow Your e-Business" online course, designed for individuals interested in establishing or refining their business presence in the digital marketplace. This course offers interactive modules covering vital areas like branding, online visibility, legal compliance, and website development. Whether you're starting afresh or seeking to bolster your existing venture, this program provides the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the competitive e-commerce landscape. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to confidently launch or expand your current e-business, equipped with the tools for sustainable growth and success in online commerce. Join us today! Enroll now for FREE until June 30, 2025!

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment in the Build and Grow Your e-Business Course is ongoing. Register anytime and jump in to one of the four modules at your pace.* Weekly Zoom workshops are held Thursdays at 6 pm MT/5 pm PT for one hour. The course is divided into 4 learning modules, delivered over two-week time periods, for an 8-week course.

*Participants have 150 days to complete this course once enrolled.

Enroll Now for FREE until June 30, 2025!
Enrollment fee is $49 (starting July 1, 2025).

Launch or start growing your e-business in just 8 weeks!

Course Overview

This course will run on an 8-week cycle with 4 modules, each spread over a 2 week period. 

Module 1: Identify Your Business
Week 1: Choose Your Business 
Week 2: Plan Your Business

Module 2: Brand Your Business
Week 1: Social Media for Your Business 
Week 2: Plan Your Website 

Module 3: Legal and Money Matters 

Week 1: Legal Matters 
Week 2: Money Matters 

Module 4: Get Ready to Launch Your Business
Week 1: Build Your Website 
Week 2: Create Your Business Plan 

Time Commitment

Prepare for eight weeks with a commitment of 3 to 5 hours per week. The entire course takes approximately 24-40 hours to complete.

Weekly Zoom workshops held Thursdays at 6 pm MT/5 pm PT for one hour. Course is designed in 4 learning modules delivered over two-week sprints for an 8-week course if completing all modules and activities. 

The available workshop dates are below.

Workshop Dates

Please note:

Registration in the e-Business course is required to participate in the workshops.

Meet Your Instructors

Vanessa Botts
Instructional Designer & Online Course Instructor
208-885-2140
vbotts@uidaho.edu

Amber Smyer
Program Manager
208-885-6726
asmyer@uidaho.edu

FAQ

  • Enroll here and you will be taken to a course page where you can review the course outline and requirements. Choose “Add to Cart” to start the enrollment process.

  • To participate in the course, you will need the following tools and abilities:

    • Reliable Access to Broadband:
      Participation in the modules and workshops throughout this online course will require a stable internet connection. You need broadband Internet (DSL, Cable, Fiber, etc.) with a minimum speed of 8Mbps download and 2Mbps upload to participate in the video workshops. Check your Internet speed using Imagine Idaho’s Speed Test tool.

    • Reliable Device & Accessory Access:
      Participation in the modules will require either a working laptop or desktop that can connect to the Internet. Tablets and smartphones are not sufficient. Chromebooks are not supported.

    • Access to a computer’s web camera and microphone for weekly Zoom workshops.

    • Use of personal headphones when accessing learning modules and/or workshops from a public use computer such as the library.

    • Basic Computer Proficiency:
      Student success in this course will require proficiency in the areas listed below. While we do teach the use of new tools, basic proficiency in the listed areas will be required. Are you able to do the following on a computer?

      • Send an email with an attachment.

      • Download and upload a file to/from your desktop.

      • Do basic tasks in a word processing and spreadsheet program.

    If you are looking to learn basic computer skills or need a refresher, visit the Basic Digital Skills course page to access free courses or visit IdahoDigitalSkills.org to access additional free materials.

  • Yes! After you complete the enrollment process, you will be in the course learning platform where you’ll be able to engage with the course instructor.

  • Enrollment in the Build and Grow Your e-Business Course is ongoing. Register anytime and jump in to one of the four modules at your pace.* Weekly Zoom workshops are held Thursdays at 6 pm MT/5 pm PT for one hour. The course is divided into 4 learning modules, delivered over two-week time periods, for an 8-week course.

    *Participants have 150 days to complete this course once enrolled.

  • In the Build and Grow your e-Business Course you will:

    • Identify a business to start or assess a current business

    • Craft a business name and logo

    • Identify target customers for the business

    • Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan

    • Identify legal business structures

    • Identify business license and permit requirements

    • Plan a business website

    • Explore online website building platforms to create a business website

    • Explore online payment platforms