An Entrepreneurial Training program, designed for the would-be business person who thinks he or she has the next big idea, is being offered this fall through Northern Essex Community College’s Workforce Development and Community Education Program at the Riverwalk, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence.

The 20-week, noncredit program is taught by experienced instructor and business consultant Paul Jermain of Jermain and Company begins Tuesday, Oct. 4.

This program helps individuals think through a business, create a solid business plan, and learn the skills and knowledge to confidently and successfully implement the plan. This certificate program consists of 10 weeks of classroom training, guest speakers/subject matter experts, and consulting; one week of business plan presentations, plus nine weeks of independent work and one-on-one consulting.

For more information please contact Dianne Lahaye at 978-659-1222 or dlahaye@necc.mass.edu or Diane Zold-Gross at 978659-1221 or dzoldgross@necc.mass.edu.