Web-Based Training Resources
Here are some links to online resources for businesses:
The Ultimate Guide to Team Project Management
Workshops – America’s SBDC – California / Los Angeles Network (smallbizla.org)
Scheduled Online Training Seminar Opportunities
Below, you can find some free training resources provided through our partnerships with the Ventura/Santa Barbara County
UPCOMING:
IN-PERSON EVENT: DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT AND GAIN MORE CUSTOMERS
May 7 @ 8:30 am
Whether you are a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this workshop is tailored to equip you with actionable marketing strategies that will deliver results. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your marketing game and attract and gain more customers. Join SCORE Ventura County, City of Thousand Oaks and EDC for this insight-packed workshop that will dive into the key elements of digital marketing to help attract and gain more customers. Address: Thousand Oaks City Hall, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.
HYBRID WORKSHOP: MARKETING IN A DIGITAL WORLD
May 20 @ 5:00 pm
Join SCORE Ventura County and EDC for this insight-packed workshop which aims to educate business owners on the importance of marketing in a changing world where social media runs things. Participants will learn about the benefits of digital marketing and how these benefits will help grow your client base. This is a Hybrid Workshop: You can attend in person with the presenter at Chase Bank, 2181 N Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93036, or online via Zoom.
SCORE: LINKEDIN FOR NONPROFITS
May 6 @ 10:00 am
How can you define your value proposition, optimize your LinkedIn profile and leverage it for impact? What must you do to increase your nonprofit’s exposure, tell your story and develop your networking strategies? This informative workshop will delve into a research-based philosophy and strategies to create a LinkedIn profile geared towards viewers with average attention spans of about 7 seconds. You’ll get insights into the role of cognitive neuroscience and how the evolution of the “digital brain” is central to what and how people skim online content.
SCORE: HOW TO IMPROVE PERSONAL CREDIT TO SECURE BUSINESS FUNDING
May 8 @ 5:00 pm
In 2025, improving your personal credit is a critical step in securing business funding. Lenders view your creditworthiness as a reflection of financial responsibility. As the Founder & CEO of EXPANDEMONIUM, almost half the clients Terence works with have some type of personal credit issue that warrants an application denial according to current lending standards. With that said, Terence recommends starting by (1) reviewing your credit report for errors and disputing any inaccuracies that may be lowering your score. Consistently making (2) on-time payments is essential, as payment history accounts for a significant portion of your credit score. (3) Lower your credit utilization by paying down existing debt and keeping balances below 20% (preferably 10%) of your credit limits. Avoid (4) unnecessary credit inquiries and new accounts that could temporarily drop your score. Additionally, maintain a (5) diverse credit mix, such as: credit cards, installment loans and retail accounts—to demonstrate financial stability. By taking these proactive measures, you can boost your credit profile, increase your chances of loan approval and secure better financing options to grow your business successfully.
PAST:
IN-PERSON EVENT: DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT AND GAIN MORE CUSTOMERS May 7 @ 8:30 am
HYBRID WORKSHOP: MARKETING IN A DIGITAL WORLD May 20 @ 5:00 pm
SCORE: BUSINESS FORMATION UNCOVERED: NAVIGATING BUSINESS STRUCTURES April 29 @ 10:30 am
CMTC: BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION SERIES PART IX – DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF QUALITY: FOSTERING EXCELLENCE THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK April 30 @ 11:00 am
SCORE: BUILDING BUSINESS CREDIT MADE SIMPLE TO SECURE BUSINESS FUNDING April 30 @ 5:00 pm
SCORE: SCALING SMART: HOW SMALL BUSINESSES CAN THRIVE IN 2025 May 2 @ 11:00 am
EN ESPAÑOL: EN PERSONA: WEV: CLASE DE EMPODERAMIENTO FINANCIERO 3 de mayo a las 10:00 am
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS
May 5 @ 10:00 am
IN-PERSON EVENT: MARKETING MASTERCLASS April 24 @ 8:00 am
IN-PERSON EVENT: DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT AND GAIN MORE CUSTOMERS May 7 @ 8:30 am
SCORE: HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR TRADESHOW INVESTMENT April 23 @ 12:30 pm
IN-PERSON EVENT: MARKETING MASTERCLASS April 24 @ 8:00 am
SCORE: BRIDGING CULTURAL GAPS FOR BETTER WORKPLACE CONNECTIONS April 16 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: THE 10 C’S OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING April 16 @ 12:30 pm
SCORE: HOW TO PROPERLY STRUCTURE YOUR BUSINESS TO SECURE BUSINESS FUNDING April 16 @ 5:00 pm
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS April 21 @ 10:00 am
SBA: DOING BUSINESS WITH LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER (LADWP) March 18 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: HOW TO INFLUENCE, PERSUADE & SELL ANYONE March 19 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: UNDERSTANDING LEGAL STRUCTURES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES March 19 @ 12:30 pm
SCORE: FROM SURVIVAL TO SCALABLE IN 2025: FUNDING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS March 21 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR WEBSITE FOR INCREASED SALES March 21 @ 12:30 pm
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS March 24 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: DISTRIBUTION & FULFILLMENT WITH AMAZON March 11 @ 12:00 pm
SBA: BEHIND THE CURTAIN – INSIGHTS FOR ESTABLISHED SMALL BUSINESSES March 12 @ 9:00 am
SCORE: AI FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION: ELEVATING YOUR SCRIPTS & STORYTELLING March 12 @ 11:00 am
SBA: HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES (US ARMY) March 13 @ 10:00 am
SCORE LA: FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS MADE EASY March 14 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: THE MARKETING CHECKLIST FOR OVERWHELMED AND OVERTHINKING ENTREPRENEURS March 14 @ 12:30 pm
SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: QUICKBOOKS ONLINE SETUP AND CUSTOMIZATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES March 4 @ 10:030 am
SCORE: TIPS TO BUILD YOUR LINKEDIN BRAND March 4 @ 12:30 pm
SCORE: DIGITAL ADVERTISING: AN INTRODUCTION March 5 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR ELEVATOR STORY FOR INCREASED SALES March 5 @ 12:30 pm
SCORE: HOW TO NAVIGATE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE March 6 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: INCREASE YOUR WEBSITE SALES & LEADS USING SEO March 6 @ 1:30 pm
SBA: INTRO TO CYBERSECURITY March 10 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: HOW TO NAVIGATE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS IN A RESPECTFUL AND EFFECTIVE WAY December 17 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: INCREASE YOUR WEBSITE SALES & LEADS USING SEO December 17 @ 12:00 pm
SCORE: HOW TO GET BUSINESS CREDIT LINES & LOANS WHEN BANKS SAY “NO WAY” December 18 @ 5:00 pm
SCORE: E-MAIL MARKETING ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESS December 19 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: BUSINESS FORMATION UNCOVERED: NAVIGATING BUSINESS STRUCTURES December 10 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: FROM LAUNCH TO LIKES: WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA BASICS December 11 @ 10:00 am
SBA: DISCUSSION WITH GARY LAIER ON NASA’S SBIR/STTR PROGRAM December 11 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: BUSINESS CREDIT 101: HOW TO GET BUSINESS CREDIT FOR YOUR EIN December 12 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS MADE EASY December 13 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: YEAR-END FINANCIAL REVIEW WITH QUICKBOOKS ONLINE December 3 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: WHAT’S YOUR SCHTICK? PERSONAL BRANDING ON & OFF LINKEDIN December 9 @ 10:00 am
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS December 9 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: STRATEGIES FOR OVERWHELMED AND OVERTHINKING ENTREPRENEURS November 26 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: YEAR-END FINANCIAL REVIEW WITH QUICKBOOKS ONLINE December 3 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: WHAT’S YOUR SCHTICK? PERSONAL BRANDING ON & OFF LINKEDIN December 9 @ 10:00 am
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS December 9 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: FUND YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPONSORS, EVEN IF YOU’RE JUST STARTING OUT November 19 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: STORYTELLING 101 November 19 @ 1:00 pm
SCORE: ADVERTISING BASICS: HOW TO LAUNCH A SUCCESSFUL AD CAMPAIGN November 20 @ 2:00 pm
SCORE: AUTOMATE YOUR SEO USING AI – CHATGPT & GOOGLE GEMINI November 21 @ 11:30 am
SCORE: STRATEGIES FOR OVERWHELMED AND OVERTHINKING ENTREPRENEURS November 26 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: BUILDING BUSINESS CREDIT AND FUNDING IS NOT A MYSTERY! November 4 @ 5:00 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: CYBER AUDIT READINESS ASSESSMENTS November 5 10:00 am
SCORE: MASTERING QUICKBOOKS ONLINE FOR SERVICE-BASED BUSINESSES November 5 @ 10:30 am
CMTC: BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION SERIES – PART VI: EFFECTIVE SAFETY PRACTICES TO MITIGATE RISK November 5 @ 11:00 am
SCORE: BUSINESS FORMATION UNCOVERED: NAVIGATING BUSINESS STRUCTURES November 5 @ 12:30 pm
IN-PERSON EVENT: SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: DOUBLE YOUR SALES WITH 5 EASY STEPS November 6 @ 8:00 am
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS November 6 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA November 6 @ 10:30 am
U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: STEP INTO EXPORTING: STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP) GRANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROWTH November 7 @ 11:00 am
SCORE: WRITE, TEACH, SPARK – AN ENTREPRENEUR’S GUIDE TO WRITING FOR IMPACT November 7 @ 12:00 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: MODERN FIREWALLS October 29 @ 10:00 am
IN-PERSON: SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: UNLOCKING FINANCIAL SUCCESS WITH QUICKBOOKS ONLINE: ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES October 30 @ 8:00 am
SCORE: MULTIPLY YOUR BUSINESS INCOME WITH THE LAUNCH PYRAMID October 30 @ 10:30 am
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: HOW TO SELECT & MANAGE AN IT PROVIDER October 31 @ 10:00 am
LA SBDC: TIPS & TOOLS TO PROTECT YOUR SMALL BUSINESS FROM CYBER THREATS FOR UNDER $500 October 31 @ 12:00 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: INCIDENT REPORTING AND POST-INCIDENT AUDITS October 22 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: INCREASE YOUR WEBSITE SALES & LEADS USING SEO October 22 @ 12:30 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: HOW TO SET UP AN INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN (IRP) October 24 @ 10:00 am
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: HOW TO MANAGE CLOUD PROVIDER October 15 @ 10:00 am
SBA: SBA CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT October 16 @ 10:00 am
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: RANSOMWARE READINESS ASSESSMENT USING THE CYBER SECURITY EVALUATION TOOL (CSET) October 17 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: HOW TO INCREASE SALES USING GOOGLE ADS & GET BACK LOST SALES WITH RETARGETING October 17 @ 11:00 am
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: NETWORK SECURITY REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE October 8 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: BUSINESS FORMATION UNCOVERED: NAVIGATING BUSINESS STRUCTURES
October 8 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: EMPOWERING YOUR EXIT: HOW TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS TO YOUR EMPLOYEES
October 9 @ 2:00 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: IMPLEMENTING ACCESS CONTROL & ROLE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL (RBAC)
October 10 @ 10:00 am
IN-PERSON EVENT: FEDERAL FUNDING – SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) & TECH TRANSFER (STTR)
October 1 @ 9:00 am
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: SYSTEM SECURITY PLANS (SSP) AND THE PLAN OF ACTION AND MILESTONES (POA&M)
October 1 @ 10:00 am
SBA: EAST MEETS WEST BUSINESS GROWTH CONFERENCE
October 1 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: QUICKBOOKS ONLINE TIPS FOR E-COMMERCE BUSINESSES
October 1 @ 10:30 am
CMTC: BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION SERIES – PART V:KEY TOOLS FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
October 2 @ 11:00 am
SCORE: HOW TO START SELLING IN AMAZON’S STORE: PART II
October 2 @ 12:00 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: HANDLING DEFENSE CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)
October 3 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: FUND YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPONSORS, EVEN IF YOU’RE JUST STARTING OUT
October 3 @ 10:00 am
IN-PERSON EVENT: BUILDING A STRONG BUSINESS FOUNDATION
September 26 @ 6:00 pm
IN-PERSON EVENT: FEDERAL FUNDING – SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) & TECH TRANSFER (STTR)
October 1 @ 9:00 am
SCORE: FIX MY SITE & SOCIALS LIVE!
September 24 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: INCREASE YOUR WEBSITE SALES & LEADS USING SEO
September 25 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: THE ART & SCIENCE OF PRICING, BIDDING & BILLING
September 25 @ 3:00 pm
CMTC: BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION SERIES – PART IV: PROBLEM SOLVING & IMPLEMENTATION TO ACHIEVE YOUR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT GOALS
September 26 @ 1:00 pm
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS
September 30 @ 10:00 am
IN-PERSON EVENT: BUILDING A STRONG BUSINESS FOUNDATION
September 26 @ 6:00 pm
SCORE: FIVE FINANCIAL PITFALLS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS TO AVOID
September 17 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: IMPROVE YOUR GOOGLE RANK: BEING FOUND AND CHOSEN ONLINE
September 18 @ 10:30 am
EN ESPAÑOL: SBA: ACCESO A CAPITAL – INSCRIPCIÓN AL SEMINARIO WEB
18 de septiembre a las 6:00 pm
SCORE: LEARN HOW TO SELL USING BRAIN SCIENCE WHILE SPENDING LESS ON ADVERTISING
September 19 @ 10:30 am
CMTC: BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION SERIES – PART III: INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONAL BEST PRACTICES VIA CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
September 19 @ 1:00 pm
SCORE: TAX REDUCTION STRATEGIES FOR OWNERS OF CORPORATIONS & LLC’S
September 19 @ 2:00 pm
SCORE: MEET YOUR CUSTOMERS RIGHT WHERE THEY ARE: CUSTOMER JOURNEY TO CREATE RAVING FANS
September 19 @ 5:00 pm
SCORE: BUSINESS FORMATION UNCOVERED: NAVIGATING BUSINESS STRUCTURES
September 10 @ 10:30 am
EN ESPAÑOL: SBA: CHAT VIRTUAL CON LA SBA Y SCORE
16 de septiembre a las 9:00 am
SBA: INTRO TO CYBERSECURITY
September 16 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: EFFICIENT INVENTORY MANAGEMENT WITH QUICKBOOKS ONLINE
September 3 @ 10:30 am
EN ESPAÑOL: EVENTO EN PERSONA: SCORE DEL CONDADO DE VENTURA: GUÍA DE MARKETING DIGITAL: QUÉ, CUÁNDO Y CÓMO PUBLICAR CONTENIDO
4 de septiembre a las 9:30 am
IN-PERSON EVENT: SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: DIGITAL MARKETING GUIDE: WHAT, WHEN AND HOW TO POST CONTENT
September 4 @ 9:30 am
SCORE: HOW TO INCREASE SALES USING GOOGLE ADS & GET BACK LOST SALES WITH RETARGETING
September 5 @ 11:00 am
SBA: WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE HOUR FOR RFIS
August 27 @ 8:30 am
SCORE: INCREASE YOUR WEBSITE SALES & LEADS USING SEO
August 27 @ 12:30 pm
SBA: WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE HOUR FOR RFIS
August 29 @ 8:30 am
August 21 @ 8:30 am
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR WEBSITE FOR INCREASED SALE
August 21 @ 12:30 pm
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS
August 26 @ 10:00 am
SBA: WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE HOUR FOR RFIS
SCORE: STARTING A BUSINESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
August 17 @ 10:00 am
SCORE VENTURA COUNTY IN-PERSON EVENT: THE BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS- A FASTER WAY TO A BUSINESS PLAN
August 21 @ 8:30 am
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR WEBSITE FOR INCREASED SALES
August 21 @ 12:30 pm
SBA: INTRO TO CYBERSECURITY
August 5 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: FUND YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPONSORS, EVEN IF YOU’RE JUST STARTING OUT
August 6 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR ELEVATOR STORY FOR INCREASED SALES
August 6 @ 12:00 pm
IN-PERSON EVENT: SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: GOOGLE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PAID ADVERTISING STRATEGIES August 7 @ 8:00 am
SCORE: SOCIAL MEDIA ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESS
August 7 @ 1:00 pm
SBA: WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE HOUR FOR RFIS
August 8 @ 8:30 am
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS
August 12 @ 10:00 am
SBA: INTRO TO CYBERSECURITY
August 5 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: FUND YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPONSORS, EVEN IF YOU’RE JUST STARTING OUT
August 6 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR ELEVATOR STORY FOR INCREASED SALES
August 6 @ 12:00 pm
IN-PERSON EVENT: SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: GOOGLE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PAID ADVERTISING STRATEGIES
August 7 @ 8:00 am
SCORE: SOCIAL MEDIA ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESS
August 7 @ 1:00 pm
SBA: WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE HOUR FOR RFIS
August 8 @ 8:30 am
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS
August 12 @ 10:00 am