Local Recommended Courses & Resources in Bermuda
An 8-week course for new and aspiring business owners. You’ll learn how to validate your business idea, build a business plan, understand local laws, budget, and more.
Location: BEDC Office, 48 Church Street, Hamilton.
Cost: Around $325 for the full course.
Enterprise Bermuda Incubator (BEDC)
A 6-month incubation program for startups. Offers mentors, office space, training, and pro-bono support in areas like marketing and legal.
Strong option if you want to grow your business idea into something scalable.
Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme (SSEP)
An 8-week summer program (for ages roughly 13–23) where young Bermudians learn business fundamentals: planning, SWOT analysis, revenue generation, etc.
Participants even receive start-up funds and a stipend, plus mentorship.
Regular webinars on topics like financial management, business planning, and debt management.
Great for quick learning, especially if you want to upskill while running your business.
BTA+ (Bermuda Tourism Authority Training)
Online training focused on the tourism and hospitality sector, including courses like “Hospitality Skills = Life Skills,” accessibility awareness, and service excellence.
Very useful if you're in tourism, hospitality, or planning to start a business that serves visitors.
Bermuda College – Professional & Career Education
Offers certificates and short courses in relevant business and marketing areas: Excel, social media for business, Google Analytics, video marketing, and more.
Flexible options for part-time learning to boost your digital and business skills.
BEDC offers downloadable guides for different types of local businesses (e.g., personal services, daycare) with planning resources.
Helpful for beginners who want a structured roadmap for launching specific business types.