The Ministry of Commerce’s Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) has announced an extensive virtual training initiative scheduled for January 12-23, 2026, designed to strengthen local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This comprehensive professional development program, operating under the MSME Loan Grant Facility, will deliver advanced instruction in business planning and operational enhancement through daily Zoom sessions.
The training curriculum features two identical sessions each day to accommodate varying schedules, with morning classes running from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and repeated evening sessions from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants can access all sessions through a consistent Zoom link, eliminating the need for multiple registrations.
Seven specialized modules remain available for registration, each targeting critical business development areas:
Advanced Business Planning (January 14)
Enterprise Development and Innovation (January 15)
Digital and E-Commerce Readiness (January 16)
Business Continuity and Risk Management (January 20)
Standards Implementation (January 21)
Export Planning (January 22)
Environmental Sustainability (January 23)
Upon completing all modules within either the Advanced Business Planning or Operational Enhancement course tracks, participants will receive official certificates of achievement. The SBDC emphasizes that eligibility extends beyond loan grant applicants, welcoming all MSME owners seeking to enhance their business capabilities.
Prospective attendees can register through dedicated links available on the Ministry of Commerce’s official Facebook platform, where additional program details and technical requirements are provided.