Startup Methodology and MVP Development

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Startup Methodology and MVP Development

This course is part of Entrepreneurship, Startup Planning and Fundraising Specialization

Instructor: TSV Learning

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2 modules

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5 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply Lean Startup principles and the Build-Measure-Learn cycle to design experiments and test business assumptions.
Develop Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), evaluate customer feedback, and apply validated learning to improve products.
Evaluate pivot-or-persevere decisions, use actionable metrics, and apply continuous improvement strategies for startup growth.

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There are 2 modules in this course

Turn startup ideas into evidence-driven decisions with Lean Startup methodology and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development. This course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, product managers, innovation professionals, and business learners seeking practical skills in startup experimentation and validation.

You'll explore Lean Startup principles, compare traditional and Lean approaches, and apply the Build-Measure-Learn cycle to reduce uncertainty and waste. Learn to design experiments, evaluate customer feedback, test business assumptions, and develop and launch MVPs that support validated learning. You'll also examine how to interpret evidence, make informed pivot-or-persevere decisions, and evaluate different pivot strategies. Discover how actionable metrics, continuous improvement, and iterative practices support product development and scalable startup growth. By the end of the course, you'll be able to apply Lean Startup methods, design experiments, develop MVPs, evaluate customer evidence, and make informed strategic decisions. What makes this course distinctive is its practical connection between experimentation, MVP development, validated learning, and Lean growth, helping you move from assumptions to informed startup decisions.

Build a practical foundation in Lean Startup methodology by applying Lean thinking, the Build-Measure-Learn cycle, and evidence-driven experimentation. Learn to design effective experiments, interpret customer feedback, and develop Minimum Viable Products that test critical startup assumptions while reducing unnecessary time, cost, and effort.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 52 minutes

What is Lean Startup and Why It Matters5 minutes
Traditional vs Lean Startup Approach6 minutes
Core Principles of Lean Thinking7 minutes
Understanding the Build–Measure–Learn Cycle6 minutes
How to Design Effective Experiments6 minutes
Learning from Data and Feedback6 minutes
What is an MVP and Why It is Critical5 minutes
Types of MVPs with Real Examples6 minutes
How to Build and Launch Your First MVP6 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Lean Startup Foundations and Experimentation30 minutes
Introduction to Lean Startup10 minutes
Build–Measure–Learn Framework10 minutes
Minimum Viable Product (MVP)10 minutes

Apply validated learning to evidence-based startup decisions by evaluating when to pivot or persevere and examining different pivot strategies. Distinguish actionable metrics from vanity metrics, apply continuous improvement and iteration, and develop practices that support a scalable Lean Startup culture.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments

6 videosTotal 36 minutes

What is Validated Learning6 minutes
When to Pivot vs When to Persevere6 minutes
Types of Startup Pivots6 minutes
Metrics That Matter (Vanity vs Actionable Metrics)6 minutes
Continuous Improvement and Iteration6 minutes
Building a Lean Startup Culture6 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Validated Learning, Pivoting, and Lean Growth30 minutes
Validated Learning & Pivoting10 minutes
Scaling with Lean Thinking10 minutes

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TSV Learning

The Skill Valley

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