Become an Entrepreneur

Course access dates: Sept 1 - June 30 with asynchronous teacher support.

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Dive into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and discover how to transform your ideas into thriving businesses. This course equips you with crucial skills in business planning, financial management, and strategic thinking. Through engaging lessons and real-world simulations, you'll experience the challenges and triumphs of running your own company.

Whether you're dreaming of launching the next big startup or simply want to understand the business world better, this course provides the knowledge and tools to turn your entrepreneurial aspirations into reality!

Lesson 1: Entrepreneurial Foundations

• Discover what it takes to be an entrepreneur
• Explore the entrepreneurial mindset through interviews and activities
• Learn design thinking for business problem-solving
• Identify potential business ideas based on interests and passions

Lesson 2: Market Research and Analysis

• Gather information about potential customers
• Analyze competition
• Evaluate if your business idea has potential to succeed

Lesson 3: Imagine

• Unleash creativity and innovative thinking
• Learn techniques to stimulate imagination
• Generate a wide range of business ideas
• Evaluate and select the most promising idea

Lesson 4: Product Development

• Bring ideas to life
• Create a prototype of your product or service
• Test your prototype
• Learn how to iteratively improve your product

Lesson 5: Brand

• Create a compelling brand for your business
• Develop a unique personality for your company
• Come up with a catchy business name
• Design a cool logo
• Focus on building a strong, cohesive business identity

Lesson 6: Finances

• Master the numbers behind your business
• Create a startup budget
• Plan for operating expenses
• Develop a pricing strategy
• Learn sales forecasting

Lesson 7: Customer Acquisition and Retention

• Learn the art of winning and retaining customers
• Master sales techniques
• Create a comprehensive marketing plan
• Discover how to provide five-star customer service

Lesson 8: Pitch and Presentation

• Craft an exciting elevator pitch
• Present your full business plan professionally
• Reflect on your entrepreneurial journey