The KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Certificate is a certificate provided by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Support Administration Presidency. This certificate helps entrepreneurs build a reliable profile by proving that they possess advanced knowledge and skills. To obtain the KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Certificate, entrepreneurs need to successfully complete training programs totaling 100 hours. These trainings provide information on topics such as business plan preparation, sources of financing, marketing, and sales.
The KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Certificate offers various advantages to entrepreneurs planning to start a new business. These advantages include financial support, interest-free credit opportunities, advanced training programs, participation in events, and corporate reputation among many other opportunities.
Entrepreneurs holding the certificate can benefit from the support provided by KOSGEB. The application process requires logging in through the KOSGEB e-Academy and completing specific trainings. Among the criteria for obtaining the certificate are being over 18 years old, having an e-Government password, and not having received entrepreneurship education outside of formal education.
The validity period of the KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Certificate for those who receive face-to-face training is until December 31, 2020. However, the certificates of those who receive digital entrepreneurship training will remain valid as long as the program continues.