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 of entrepreneurial opportunities, the formulation of ideas in relation to those opportunities, and how those opportunities and ideas influence entrepreneurial phenomena. Finally, the course 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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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours 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.
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 3 min), 7 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 72 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
5 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.
5 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 84 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Module 3: Building the Team
This module is focused on how entrepreneurs can build and motivate teams.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 67 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Module 4: Finding Customers
This module focuses on finding customers.
5 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 63 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM ENTREPRENEURSHIP I: LAYING THE FOUNDATION
by CDSep 14, 2018
Very usefully course with great combination of theory and practice. Assignment is well lay-out for thought process.
by TLJun 12, 2020
it was best on line learning and my time dint go wasted.. its really informative, interesting moreover you learn alots.. thank you very much.. ILLINOUS
by SSAug 7, 2020
A lot new ideas and business technique learnt from this course. This course will help me to go ahead in the business.
by OBDec 25, 2020
The course materials are very much engaging and practical, I like it very much. It'll help me a lot with my new business.
About the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
In a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, leaders require robust 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 to identify and capitalize on opportunities. 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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