Entrepreneurial Training Report Entrepreneurial training is available in the Richardson area both at UT Dallas and Richland College. Their purpose is to serve the needs of potential entrepreneurs from the local area. The University of Texas at Dallas, Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a specialized institute within UT Dallas that promotes cross-disciplinary academic and startup programs for the students, faculty, staff, and entrepreneurial community. Contact: Steve Guengerich Email: steveg@utdallas.edu Phone: (972) 883-4924 Website: https://innovation.utdallas.edu/ Richland College, School of Business The school offers the Small Business Certificate program. The 153-hour basic program provides the framework for a successful business start-up. Additional computer software courses enable the student to enter the world of entrepreneurship. Phone: (972) 238-6210 Website: https://www.richlandcollege.edu/cd/instruct-divisions/rlc/business/pages/default.aspx updated: March 2018