Overview:

This course is specifically designed for students who are looking to complete the Outdoor Certificate Program, and wish to pursue leadership and/or outdoor business ventures.

Purpose:

To acquire an overview of the skills involved in setting up a business, emphasizing the wilderness and its peripheral topics.

Topics:

• curriculum design,
• marketing and publicity,
• safety and crisis management,
• logistics of wilderness tripping, and,
• program development.

Duration:

• 2 seven-hour all day sessions, or 4 three-hour evening sessions.

Misc:

Students who have completed several Wilderness Pursuits courses and are looking to assume leadership or a business avenue will benefit from this course.
The opportunity to network with Wilderness Survival School and Outdoors Pursuits members will give students support and ideas for outdoor ventures.
Volunteer co-op opportunities will be available to further your training and level of expertise.
Development of your business plan will be an assignment within this program.