Creative Enterprises

Creative Enterprises

Instructor: Matteo Grazzi

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Are you thinking about launching a venture in the creative sector? Are you taking your first steps on the entrepreneurial path? Then this course is for you.

A creative venture requires essential entrepreneurial skills: having the knowledge and abilities needed to face the challenges of creating and sustaining a business is crucial. That’s why, in this 3-module course, you will explore specific methodologies for developing entrepreneurial skills, understand key concepts for managing the finances of a venture, identify platforms and sources of funding for creative businesses, among other topics. Discover the landscape of creative ventures in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the challenges entrepreneurs have faced, how they’ve overcome them, and how they’ve seized the opportunities that came their way.

In this module, we will explore what the creative economy is. You will learn about creative entrepreneurs in the region — their perceptions, challenges, and successes. This module includes a self-assessment for those who wish to develop their own venture. Do you have what it takes to be a creative entrepreneur?

What's included

4 videos7 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt5 plugins

4 videosTotal 11 minutes

0.1.2 Course Introduction2 minutes
1.2.2 Creative Economy3 minutes
1.2.4 Health Status of Creative Enterprises in Latin America and the Caribbean2 minutes
1.3.2 Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs2 minutes

7 readingsTotal 73 minutes

0.1.1 Important Course Information 5 minutes
0.1.3 Acknowledgments3 minutes
0.1.4 Meet Your Instructors10 minutes
1.1.1 Module Overview20 minutes
1.2.1.2 Results and Feedback- Creative Enterprises in LAC15 minutes
1.3.3 Entrepreneurs of the Region: Challenges They Faced and How They Overcame Them10 minutes
1.3.5 Five Recommendations to Get Your Business Off the Ground10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

1.4.1 Module 1 Assessment30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

0.1.5 Introduce Yourself to Your Classmates 10 minutes

5 pluginsTotal 80 minutes

0.1.6 Tell Us About Yourself15 minutes
1.2.1 Quiz - Creative Enterprises in LAC15 minutes
1.2.3 Interactive Infographic: A Snapshot of the Creative Entrepreneur in Latin America and the Caribbean15 minutes
1.3.1 Collaborative Board: Overcoming Obstacles in My Entrepreneurial Journey 15 minutes
1.3.4 Am I Ready to Be an Entrepreneur? 20 minutes

A successful creative venture requires essential entrepreneurial skills. In this module, we will learn about the three fundamental skills needed to be an entrepreneur. We will also explore two methodologies — Lean Startup and Design Thinking — to better understand which skills should be developed, from an entrepreneurial perspective, to face the new challenges of the 21st century.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment2 plugins

1 videoTotal 2 minutes

2.2.4 Video: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Creative Industry2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 55 minutes

2.1.1 Module Overview10 minutes
2.2.1.2 Results and Feedback: Skills of the 21st-Century Entrepreneur15 minutes
2.2.2 Enterprise and Skills for the 21st Century30 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

2.3.1 Module 2 Assessment30 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 30 minutes

2.2.1 Quiz: Skills of the 21st-Century Entrepreneur15 minutes
2.2.3 Interactive Infographic: Transversal Skills in Latin America and the Caribbean in the 21st Century15 minutes

Finances can be an intimidating topic for creatives, but it doesn’t have to be that way: managing your finances puts you in control of your venture and allows you to make key decisions regarding pricing, production costs, marketing, and much more. In this lesson, we’ll review some key concepts for business financial management, as well as the aspects to consider when seeking funding. In particular, we will cover: Essential financial terms. Sources of financing. Tips for applying for funding or grants. Financing platforms for entrepreneurs.