University of Maryland, College Park

Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

University of Maryland, College Park

Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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7 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

707 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
7 hours to complete
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities and determine whether an innovation has the potential to create and capture value

  • Validate customer needs through customer discovery, market research, and evidence-based decision making

  • Apply innovation frameworks to test ideas, reduce uncertainty, and support successful commercialization

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Assessments

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

Every successful innovation begins with an opportunity worth pursuing. In this module, you'll learn how entrepreneurs identify opportunities, evaluate innovation ideas, and develop business models that create and capture value.

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9 videos7 readings1 assignment

Great innovations solve real customer problems. In this module, you'll learn how to identify target customers, gather meaningful feedback, and validate assumptions before investing significant time and resources.

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8 videos2 readings1 assignment

Understanding your market is essential for innovation success. In this module, you'll learn how to create customer value, identify attractive market opportunities, and position innovations for adoption and growth.

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8 videos2 readings1 assignment

Successful innovators test ideas before making major investments. In this module, you'll learn how to prototype products and services, gather user feedback, and use evidence to improve your innovation.

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10 videos2 readings1 assignment

Innovations succeed through people as much as ideas. In this module, you'll learn how to attract talent, build effective teams, and create an environment that supports innovation and execution.

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6 videos3 readings2 assignments

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Dr. Thomas J. Mierzwa
University of Maryland, College Park
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