This course will explore the earlier stages of the entrepreneurial venture process across four modules. The modules will examine the nature of growth and error in entrepreneurial settings and how to manage resources in those settings. In addition, the modules will explore the emergence and existence of entrepreneurial opportunities, the formulation of ideas in relation to those opportunities, and how those opportunities and ideas influence entrepreneurial phenomena. Finally, the course modules will focus on how business concepts underlie compelling entrepreneurial missions that provide guidance to the evolution of a venture’s business model and future strategic planning.
This course is part of the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
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English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Course Orientation
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Module 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
This module is focused on how an innovator can get started on his or her entrepreneurial journey.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 58 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Module 2: Understanding the Market
This module will focus on how entrepreneurs can distill a new venture opportunity into a value proposition that resonates with customers.
4 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 68 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Module 3: Building the Team
This module is focused on entrepreneurs can build and motivate teams.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 56 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Module 4: Finding Customers
This module focuses on finding customers.
4 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 53 min), 3 readings, 5 quizzes
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM ENTREPRENEURSHIP I: LAYING THE FOUNDATION
by DRSep 8, 2020
The course material is excellent and relevant to the times. The interviews with former students and entrepreneurs provides a real world view of the application of the knowledge disseminated in course.
by CROct 16, 2020
I love this one it opens me up something i never been experience and trying to interview people that i dont know and im surprise that i did and i evolve because of what i learn from here.
by ASAug 9, 2020
I am too much impressed to get such a International course in online platform. Thank you so much my Prof. Mr. Parkinson and my classmates to help me to complete this course successfully.
by VASep 7, 2020
This course is very practical and packed with the essential details to help everyone be a results oriented entrepreneur. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn this new skills.
About the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
In a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, leaders require innovation skills. Thinking flexibly and developing an entrepreneurial mindset are critical to thriving in uncertain business environments. This specialization addresses how to recognize and question assumptions and constraints so as to identify and capitalize on opportunities. Innovation is needed within existing organizations and to found new organizations. Learning to change the rules of the game by creating innovative value propositions and discovering new market positions for sustained competitive advantage are some of the actionable lessons in this specialization.
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