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New Course, New and Updated Business Sessions, Expanded Learning Options, and More for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

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Every year, MOBI reviews and enhances its free online entrepreneurship curriculum to reflect today's business environment and the evolving needs of entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners around the world.

For the 2026–2027 academic year, we're excited to launch a new Leadership and Professional Success certificate course, introduce and enhance popular business topics, expand our MOBI On Demand video and audio learning library, and provide even more practical resources you can immediately apply to your business or career.

Whether you're just beginning your entrepreneurial journey or building on your existing knowledge, there's never been a better time to learn with MOBI.

New for 2026-2027

MOBI Brings Leadership and Professional Success to the Forefront with New Course

Success isn't limited to business ownership. Strong communication, leadership, project management, and decision-making skills are valuable in nearly every profession.

Our new Leadership and Professional Success certificate course brings together ten practical sessions designed to help professionals strengthen workplace skills, improve leadership abilities, and continue growing throughout their careers.

Featured topics include:

  • Small Business Leadership
  • Business Storytelling
  • Business Operations
  • Project Management
  • Customer Experience and Feedback
  • Managing and Motivating Employees
  • Developing Negotiation Skills
  • Adapting Your Business for Change
  • Making Ethical Decisions
  • Managing Your Mental Health as a Business Owner

Whether you're advancing your career, preparing for a leadership role, or building professional skills that support entrepreneurial success, this new course offers practical knowledge you can immediately apply.

MOBI Adds Mental Health and Data Analytics Topics to 2026-2027 Course Catalog

Entrepreneurship is constantly evolving. Our newest sessions address two important topics that today's business owners increasingly face: managing personal well-being while running a business and using business data to make smarter decisions.

Managing Your Mental Health as a Business Owner

Running a business is rewarding, but it can also be stressful. This new session helps entrepreneurs recognize burnout, manage stress, build resilience, and create healthy routines that support both personal well-being and business success. Managing Your Mental Health as a Business Owner is included in the Managing a Business course.

Included Resource: Mental Health Toolkit (PDF)

Data Analytics for Small Business

Every business generates valuable information. Learn how to identify meaningful key performance indicators (KPIs), track business performance, and use everyday data to make informed decisions that support growth. Data Analytics for Small Business is included in the Growing a Business course.

Included Resource: KPI Workbook

 

MOBI Empowers Smart Expense Management and Succession Planning with Updated Sessions

Our curriculum is continually reviewed and refreshed to ensure it remains practical, relevant, and valuable for today's entrepreneurs.

This year, two existing topics have been significantly expanded with new content, updated examples, and practical business resources.

Smart Expense Management

Updated from Achieving Lowest Expenses

Learn a smarter approach to managing expenses, improving profitability, identifying hidden profit leaks, and making intentional financial decisions that support long-term business success. Smart Expense Management is included in the Managing a Business course.

Included Resource: MOBI Expense Management Action Checklist (PDF)

Preparing for Succession: Transferring Ownership of Your Business

Updated from Considerations for Family Succession

Explore succession planning strategies for transferring ownership to family members, employees, business partners, or future buyers while protecting the long-term value of your business. Preparing for Succession: Transferring Ownership of Your Business is included in the Growing a Business course.

Included Resource: MOBI Succession Planning Guide (PDF)

MOBI Builds Video and Audio Library for Accessible, Flexible Entrepreneurship Education Where You Are

Learn your way.

This year, MOBI is expanding its MOBI On Demand library with eight additional sessions available in both video and audio formats.

Whether you prefer reading, watching, or listening, you can choose the learning experience that works best for you.

New MOBI On Demand sessions include:

  • Project Management
  • Small Business Leadership
  • Adapting Your Business for Change
  • Managing Your Mental Health as a Business Owner
  • Smart Expense Management
  • Choosing a Business Location
  • Data Analytics for Small Business
  • Business Risk and Insurance

Produced by Emmy Award-winning Forever Ready Productions, each session features a live presenter, engaging visuals, and practical examples. Videos are available in English with Spanish subtitles, and all sessions can be accessed through the MOBI On Demand Videos page or YouTube channel.

MOBI Provides over 70 Helpful Resources to Support Your Business Learning

Every new and updated session includes downloadable resources designed to help you apply what you've learned. These are included below for your quick reference. Also be sure to visit the MOBI Resource Documents page to see our full library of free resources. (Some resources may download directly to your computer.)

Mental Health Toolkit (PDF) MOBI KPI Workbook (Excel File) MOBI Expense Management Action Checklist (PDF) MOBI Succession Planning Guide (PDF)
Develop simple routines and five-minute resets to help manage stress and maintain well-being. Define business goals, identify the metrics that matter, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Evaluate spending, identify savings opportunities, and create an intentional expense management system. Begin creating a personalized roadmap for transferring the knowledge about and ownership of your business.
From: Managing Your Mental Health as a Business Owner From: Data Analytics for Small Business From: Smart Expense Management From: Preparing for Succession: Transferring Ownership of Your Business

 

 

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