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.
Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation
This course is part of Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
Instructor: Thomas E. Parkinson
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
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Demonstrate an understanding of how entrepreneurs can develop new venture ideas.
Examine a potential market opportunity and evaluate its viability.
Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of entrepreneurial leadership and team building.
Develop a plan for identifying and securing early adopter customers for a new venture.
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There are 5 modules in this course
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.
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2 videos7 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module is focused on how an innovator can get started on his or her entrepreneurial journey.
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4 videos2 readings4 assignments
This module will focus on how entrepreneurs can distill a new venture opportunity into a value proposition that resonates with customers.
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4 videos2 readings4 assignments1 peer review
This module is focused on how entrepreneurs can build and motivate teams.
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4 videos2 readings4 assignments
This module focuses on finding customers.
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4 videos4 readings4 assignments1 peer review1 plugin
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Reviewed on Aug 3, 2020
Thank you very much for giving me an opportunity for participating the course Entrepreneurship I laying the foundation.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2020
I am too much impressed to get such a International course in online platform. Thank you so much my Prof. Mr. Parkinson and my classmates to help me to complete this course successfully.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2022
When you think you know how to run a start up business this course has valuable information, I have gained so much. well done to the lecture
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