AES LiteracyAdult ESB
Build the Knowledge behind Your Next Move.
Business Readiness. Practical Decisions. A Credential to Work Toward.
The Adult ESB pathway prepares emerging entrepreneurs, career transitioners, and adults strengthening their business knowledge to pursue the Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification.
Through the ESB Readiness Lab, structured coursework is paired with facilitated learning, applied exercises, and exam readiness support. Work through the foundations of customers, marketing, operations, and business financials before putting time and resources into your next move.
Who This Pathway Is for
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Career Transitioners
Early-Stage Business Owners
Adults Building Workforce Readiness
How IT Works
Learn with structure, practice with purpose, and prepare to demonstrate what you know. AES confirms the cohort’s duration, schedule, eligibility, costs, and exam arrangements before enrollment.
Cohort Based Learning
Learn alongside peers exploring business and career goals, with guided support.
Hands-on Projects
Practice business concepts through real business and career scenarios.
Career Exploration
Identify opportunities that fit your skills, goals, and life responsibilities.
Prepare for Certification
Prepare for and take the independently administered ESB exam. Passing is required to earn the credential.
Outcomes & Credential
- Foundational entrepreneurship and small business knowledge
- Applied customer, pricing, operations, and financial decisions
- Practice and preparation for the ESB certification exam
- Credential attainment for participants who pass
- A clearer plan for business, work, or continued learning
Work toward stronger business knowledge, a practical plan for your next step, and ESB exam readiness. Certification is awarded only after passing the exam. The program does not guarantee a job, business funding, business success, or income.
Program Delivery Options
The adult model combines online coursework with facilitated support and practical learning. It is designed for people balancing work, family, and business or career goals.
A laptop or desktop computer and reliable internet support participation. Remote exam arrangements may also require a webcam, microphone, and an appropriate testing space. AES confirms the requirements for the scheduled exam.
Complete structured coursework alongside facilitated learning and practical exercises. Scheduled sessions and expected study time are confirmed before acceptance.
Work through business scenarios involving customers, marketing, costs, and operations.
Review what you know, identify areas for more practice, and prepare for the proctored ESB certification exam.
Employers, workforce organizations, and nonprofits can discuss an adult cohort with AES. Availability and arrangements are confirmed together.
Ready to Level Up?
Express interest to receive confirmed cohort information and application instructions when available.
Questions?
Thinking about a business idea, formalizing a venture, or strengthening your career skills? Contact AES about the Adult ESB pathway.