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Learn a systematic, scientific and iterative process for identifying, evaluating and testing entrepreneurial opportunities.
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This hands-on, action oriented business and management course will introduce you to a systematic, scientific and an easy process of testing your ideas and opportunities you envision.
You will learn the “DO your Venture” ideology, which will teach you common paths entrepreneurs take when launching their own venture. You will also learn the tools and techniques for generating ideas and then test your ideas in the field and gather feedback.
Open to all educational and professional backgrounds!
Week 1: Introduction to DO Your Venture
You will learn about Do Philosophy, myths of entrepreneurship, equifinality, and types of entrepreneurs
Week 2: Opportunities and Idea Generation
You will be introduced to multiple toolkits for Idea Generation, Antecedents Of Opportunities and Jobs To Be Done Framework
Week 3: Idea Validation and Evaluation
Introduction to importance of Idea Evaluation and also tips from entrepreneurs and mentors on Idea Validation
Week 4: Lean Canvas
You will learn about traditional Business Plan versus Lean Canvas model and how to use effectively use Lean Canvas to document your venture progress.
Week 5: Effectuation
Introduction to effectuation and how effectuation principle helps in entrepreneurial intent and action
Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.
Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.
