Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

  • 4.8
Approx. 13 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course on Entrepreneurship 2 provides students with the skills they need to start and grow a successful business. Learn about the latest trends and strategies for entrepreneurial success.

Key Learning Points

  • Discover how to identify and evaluate business opportunities
  • Learn about funding sources and strategies
  • Explore marketing and sales strategies for new businesses

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $71,000
    • India: ₹505,000
    • Spain: €30,000
    • USA: $71,000
    • India: ₹505,000
    • Spain: €30,000

    • USA: $78,000
    • India: ₹550,000
    • Spain: €33,000
    • USA: $71,000
    • India: ₹505,000
    • Spain: €30,000

    • USA: $78,000
    • India: ₹550,000
    • Spain: €33,000

    • USA: $101,000
    • India: ₹715,000
    • Spain: €42,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and evaluate business opportunities
  • Develop a business plan and marketing strategy
  • Understand funding sources and strategies

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Basic business knowledge

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Assignments and quizzes
  • Discussion forums

Similar Courses

  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship Essentials

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Description

This course builds on previous concepts and outlines strategies and tactics for forming, financing and launching a new venture. Topics to be addressed will include building the new venture’s initial management team, identifying and reaching out to early customers, developing financial plans, raising startup and initial growth financing, and preparing for and managing rapid growth.

Outline

  • Course Orientation
  • Welcome From Professor Parkinson
  • Syllabus
  • ePub
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Updating Your Profile
  • Orientation Quiz
  • Module 1: Earning Revenue
  • Go-To-Market Strategy
  • Revenue Models
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Interview with Blair Pircon
  • Like This Course? Learn More with the iMBA! (Optional)
  • Module 1 Overview
  • Module 1 Readings and Resources
  • Module 1 Lesson 1 Practice Quiz
  • Module 1 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz
  • Module 1 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz
  • Module 1 Graded Quiz
  • Module 2: Financial Forecasting
  • Projections: Financial Projections
  • Projections: Presenting Financial Forecasts
  • Startup Financing
  • Module 2 Overview
  • Module 2 Readings and Resources
  • Module 2 Lesson 1 Practice Quiz
  • Module 2 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz
  • Module 2 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz
  • Module 2 Graded Quiz
  • Module 3: Raising Capital
  • Angels & Venture Capitalists
  • Valuation
  • Term Sheets and Negotiations
  • Module 3 Overview
  • Module 3 Readings and Resources
  • Module 3 Lesson 1 Practice Quiz
  • Module 3 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz
  • Module 3 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz
  • Module 3 Graded Quiz
  • Module 4: Managing Growth
  • Growth Metrics
  • Pivots
  • Failing Well
  • Interview with Dan Klein, Tiesta Tea
  • Gies Online Programs
  • Module 4 Overview
  • Module 4 Readings and Resources
  • Congratulations!
  • Module 4 Lesson 1 Practice Quiz
  • Module 4 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz
  • Module 4 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz
  • Module 4 Graded Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

The Entrepreneurship 2 course on Coursera has received positive reviews from its users. Many users have praised the course for its in-depth coverage of entrepreneurship concepts and practical application. The course has received an overall rating of high satisfaction from its users.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course has been praised for its in-depth coverage of entrepreneurship concepts and practical application.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Course content is well-structured and easy to follow
  • Provides practical tools and resources for entrepreneurs
  • Instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
  • Offers insights on how to overcome common entrepreneurial challenges

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users felt that the course lacked advanced concepts for experienced entrepreneurs
  • A few users reported technical difficulties with the platform
  • Course assignments can be time-consuming
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
Thomas E. Parkinson
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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