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Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

Instructor: Chris Wedding

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

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There are 5 modules in this course

Welcome to the course where you learn to launch a new business in the energy, finance, real estate, design, engineering, or environmental sectors, while also helping you create positive environmental and human health impacts around the world.

We will integrate tools, trends, and tips from the field of entrepreneurship as a career path for making a difference and generating wealth in the renewable energy and green building sectors. This is not a course about theory. Instead, we focus on real world application, step-by-step advice, and case studies. After completing this course, students will be able to: - Define key business opportunities, challenges, and potential solutions in the renewable energy and green building sectors. - Analyze a successful business in renewable energy or green building. - Identify 2 to 3 problems you might solve with either renewable energy or green building products or services. - Plan for engaging with investors who might finance a new business. - Take real world first steps towards launching a new business or corporate initiative, by applying the 1-page business idea summary template and the Business Model Canvas to generating and refining your own new business ideas.

I’m so excited that you’re joining me for this adventure. My goal is to make the course real and tangible, with practical action items and case studies of success. In this introductory module, you will get to meet the instructor from Duke University and have a brief overview of the course. More importantly, have fun!

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2 videos2 readings

In this module, you will reviews case studies of three award-winning examples of renewable energy and green building, including onsite videos. We discuss how entrepreneurship is a path for solving big problems that matter. Lectures illustrate that entrepreneurship is NOT just about startups -- it’s also about internal innovation at larger organizations. We also dive into some of the many business opportunities in renewable energy and green building.

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7 videos6 readings1 assignment1 peer review

7 videosTotal 66 minutes

Inside Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurs Solve Problems11 minutes
Intrapreneurship: Innovation from Within12 minutes
Opportunities in Green Building Design10 minutes
Financial Opportunities in Renewable Engery8 minutes
Green Building Case Study: Cherokee Investment Partners13 minutes
Renewable Energy Case Study: Strata Solar7 minutes
Green Building Case Study: Nicholas School of the Envrionment6 minutes

6 readingsTotal 130 minutes

Welcome to Week 1 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”3 minutes
The Importance of Entrepreneurial Thinking for the Green Building Industry7 minutes
The Rise of The Intrapreneur12 minutes
[References]: Green Building Global Status Report and World Green Building Trends 201660 minutes
[References] Renewable 2019: Global Status Report45 minutes
Green Features Tour: Duke University Environment Hall3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Week 1 Quiz30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Analyze a Business in Renewable Energy or Green Building120 minutes

In this module, the instructor explains reasons for the significant growth in the renewable energy and green building sectors. We describe challenges and criticisms of both sectors, along with counterpoints and solutions. Finally, we discuss some of the struggles of entrepreneurship that must be overcome on this path of innovation and making positive impact at scale.

What's included

6 videos5 readings1 assignment1 peer review

6 videosTotal 63 minutes

The Logic Behind Green Building12 minutes
The Logic Behind Renewable Energy9 minutes
Inside Entrepreneurship: Benefits and Examples of Entrepreneurship11 minutes
Inside Entrepreneurship: Criticisms of Green Building10 minutes
Inside Entrepreneurship: Criticisms of Renewable Energy14 minutes
Inside Entrepreneurship: Challenges in Entrepreneurship8 minutes

5 readingsTotal 119 minutes

Welcome to Week 2 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”1 minute
[References] The Business Cases for Green Building70 minutes
Additional Resources of Logic Behind Renewable Energy10 minutes
Entrepreneurship: A Working Definition and More30 minutes
The Top 10 Challenges Faced By Entrepreneurs Today: Solved8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Week 230 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Identify 2-3 Problems to Solve120 minutes

In this module, the instructor provides tangible steps for generating, refining, and launching new business ideas, including tips for website, logo, advisory boards, and using helpful tools, such as the popular and dynamic planning and strategy tool called the Business Model Canvas. We also discuss how to think about building a team, because without one, your startup is just another job, not an enterprise.

What's included

7 videos8 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

7 videosTotal 72 minutes

Inside Entrepreneurship: Empowerment and Inspiration13 minutes
Generating Ideas for a Startup12 minutes
Refining Your Vision9 minutes
Using the Business Model Canvas8 minutes
Building a Great Team9 minutes
Financing Your Buisness10 minutes
Launching Your Business11 minutes

8 readingsTotal 109 minutes

Welcome to Week 3 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”1 minute
23 Ways to Generate Startup Ideas10 minutes
9 Steps to Validate a Business Idea in 30 Days with Less than $5008 minutes
How to Conduct Market Reserach20 minutes
The 20 Minute Business Model Plan: Business Model Canvas Made Easy20 minutes
How to Build a Better Startup Team15 minutes
How to Pitch to a Venture Capitalist15 minutes
20 Things All Entrepreneurs Should Know About Angel Investors20 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 330 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Pitch a Business Opportunity120 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

What are the next stepts?15 minutes

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1 video2 readings

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Chris Wedding

Duke University

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Reviewed on Oct 13, 2017

An interesting topic. Very applicable in 'Third World' countries where problems in energy consumption spawned by the utilization of fossil fuels have persisted for many years now.

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2021

I would really recommend this course for budding Civil Engineers as it will create more awareness about Green Building and Renewable energy. We got to see more sustainable structures in the future

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2020

This course is very helpful for all the beginners and gained a huge amount knowledge which was not thought any where. By this course we can make use of renewable energy in day to day life.

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Frequently asked questions

We will use short videos, readings, quizzes, reflection questions, and forums to digest, retain, and act on what you will learn. Most importantly, this course offers 3 different tracks from which learners can choose:

Audit Track: You will have access to all the videos, readings, reflection questions and discussion forums. This will allow you to master basic course concepts. Passing the graded quizzes is not required.

Certificate Track: In addition to the learning elements in the audit track, you will need to pass the graded quizzes in order to earn the certificate. The quizzes will allow you to test your mastery and understanding of the course knowledge.

Honors Track with Recognition Certificate: In addition to everything in the Certificate track, there are additional readings and three small peer-reviewed projects. In these projects you will be asked to:

1.Describe a business in renewable energy or green building

2.Identify 2-3 problems to solve in these sectors

3. Summarize your new business using the 1-page template

No. Completion of a Coursera course does not earn you academic credit from Duke; therefore, Duke is not able to provide you with a university transcript. However, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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