Business Brokerage Education (BBE)
A specialised course from ProBX.ca — Professional Business Exchange — on how businesses are prepared, valued, marketed, sold and transitioned, built for the professionals owners already trust.
- Next cohort
- BBE Fall 2026
- Schedule
- Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1 & 8, 2026Sundays, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PT
- Delivery
- Live online via Google Meet
- Accreditation
- Accredited for 12 PDP hours through BCREA.
Introduction to BBE
A short overview of what the course covers, who it is for, and how it fits into professional practice.
What BBE is
BBE is a live, instructor-led course dedicated to business brokerage: the process, standards and judgement involved when a privately held business changes hands. It is taught by practitioners and designed to be applied immediately in professional practice.
Who should take it
- REALTORS® and commercial real estate professionals asked to help clients sell or buy a business
- Lawyers, accountants and tax advisors who support owners through a transition
- Lenders, financing specialists and investors who evaluate small and mid-sized business acquisitions
- Professionals entering business brokerage from a related discipline
Why specialised education matters
- Business sales differ from real estate or asset transactions: confidentiality, buyer qualification, financial normalisation, valuation, deal structure and transition risk all need specific handling.
- Most professional programmes touch business brokerage only briefly. BBE is dedicated to it.
- Owners and buyers are better served by advisors who understand the full process, from preparation to closing.
Course structure and delivery
Format
4 live sessions · Sundays · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PT · Live online via Google Meet. A detailed session outline will be published before registration opens.
Instructor
Michael Hwang — Founder, ProBX
Accreditation
Accredited for 12 PDP hours through BCREA.
PDP eligibility applies to BCREA licensees. Other professional bodies: please confirm with your own regulator.
Learning outcomes
- Protect confidentiality throughout a business sale
- Screen and qualify prospective buyers
- Understand valuation, deal structure, due diligence and transition risk
- Know when and how to involve lawyers, accountants, lenders and other specialists
Upcoming Sessions
BBE Fall 2026
Registration openFour Sunday sessions delivered live online via Google Meet.
BBE Winter 2027
Coming soonBBE Spring 2027
Coming soonBBE Summer 2027
Coming soonRegistration
Regular tuition: $495 + GST · Early bird: $395 + GST for registrations completed by Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Register online below. Tuition is paid securely through Stripe's hosted checkout; ProBX never sees or stores card details. Your place is confirmed only once Stripe confirms the payment.
Tuition is quoted before tax. 5% GST is added at checkout. No PST is charged on BBE tuition.
Refund and cancellation policy
- Cancellation requests must be made in writing.
- If a request is received 10 or more business days before the first BBE session, the tuition paid is refunded less a 10% administration fee. Applicable GST is refunded proportionately with the refunded amount, as processed by Stripe.
- If a request is received fewer than 10 business days before the first session, or after the course has begun, no refund is available.
- If ProBX cancels the cohort, registrants receive a full refund of amounts paid.
- If ProBX reschedules the cohort, registrants may transfer to the rescheduled cohort or request a full refund.
- No refund is available for partial attendance or non-attendance once the course has begun.
- Refunds are issued to the original payment method and are processed in Stripe by a ProBX administrator.
Frequently asked questions
- Is BBE a licensing course?
- No. BBE is professional education. It does not replace licensing, regulatory or professional requirements that may apply to REALTORS®, lawyers, accountants, lenders or other professionals.
- Do I need business brokerage experience?
- No. BBE is designed as an entry point for professionals from related disciplines, and as a structured refresher for those already active.
- How is BBE delivered?
- Live online via Google Meet in four Sunday sessions. Attendance at the live sessions is expected for PDP credit.
- Does completing BBE guarantee advisor status on ProBX or deal flow?
- No. Coursework supports professional development. Advisor participation on ProBX is subject to its own fit, standards and platform policies.
- When can I register and what is the tuition?
- Tuition for the Fall 2026 cohort is $495 CAD, or $395 CAD early bird for payments completed by October 4, 2026 (14 days before commencement). Tuition is quoted before tax; 5% GST is added at checkout and no PST is charged, so the amount payable is $414.75 CAD at the early-bird rate and $519.75 CAD at the regular rate. Registration for Fall 2026 is open online; payment is processed securely by Stripe and your place is confirmed once the payment is confirmed.