Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
Introduces the fundamentals of starting and managing a business.
Description : This course guides students through market research, business model development, and strategic planning. Interactive projects and mentorship sessions foster entrepreneurial thinking and practical skills for launching a venture.
Category : LifeSkills
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Section 1: Understanding Entrepreneurship
- Lesson 1: What Is Entrepreneurship?
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Entrepreneurship?
- Lesson 2: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Section 2: Basics of Market Research
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Market Research
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Market Research
- Lesson 2: Identifying Customer Needs
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Identifying Customer Needs
Section 3: Exploring Business Models
- Lesson 1: What Is a Business Model?
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: What Is a Business Model?
- Lesson 2: Introduction to the Business Model Canvas
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduction to the Business Model Canvas
Section 4: Fundamentals of Business Planning
- Lesson 1: Writing a Simple Business Plan
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Writing a Simple Business Plan
- Lesson 2: Setting Clear Business Goals
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Setting Clear Business Goals
Section 5: Basic Financial Literacy
- Lesson 1: Understanding Money and Finance
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understanding Money and Finance
- Lesson 2: Budgeting and Simple Financial Planning
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Budgeting and Simple Financial Planning
Module 2: Discovering Business Opportunities
Section 1: Spotting Market Trends
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Emerging Trends
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Recognizing Emerging Trends
- Lesson 2: Observing Local & Global Influences
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Observing Local & Global Influences
Section 2: Evaluating Ideas
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Idea Evaluation
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Techniques for Idea Evaluation
- Lesson 2: Introduction to SWOT Analysis
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to SWOT Analysis
Section 3: Understanding the Customer
- Lesson 1: Identifying Your Target Audience
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Identifying Your Target Audience
- Lesson 2: Crafting a Simple Value Proposition
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Crafting a Simple Value Proposition
Section 4: Starting Small Ventures
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Small Business Opportunities
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Recognizing Small Business Opportunities
- Lesson 2: Learning from Success Stories
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning from Success Stories
Section 5: Building a Support Network
- Lesson 1: The Importance of a Strong Team
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: The Importance of a Strong Team
- Lesson 2: Finding and Working with a Mentor
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Finding and Working with a Mentor
Module 3: Planning and Strategy
Section 1: Strategic Thinking Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: What Is Strategy?
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Strategy?
- Lesson 2: Setting Strategic Objectives
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Setting Strategic Objectives
Section 2: Project Planning Basics
- Lesson 1: Planning a Simple Business Project
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Planning a Simple Business Project
- Lesson 2: Basics of Time Management
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Basics of Time Management
Section 3: Operational Planning Essentials
- Lesson 1: Understanding Business Operations
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Business Operations
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Supply Chain Concepts
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduction to Supply Chain Concepts
Section 4: Marketing Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Basic Marketing Principles
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic Marketing Principles
- Lesson 2: Overview of Digital Marketing
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Overview of Digital Marketing
Section 5: Introduction to Risk Management
- Lesson 1: Identifying Business Risks
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Identifying Business Risks
- Lesson 2: Basic Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Basic Risk Mitigation Strategies
Module 4: Launching Your Venture
Section 1: Understanding Legal Structures
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Business Entities
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Business Entities
- Lesson 2: Basic Licensing and Permits
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Licensing and Permits
Section 2: Branding Essentials
- Lesson 1: Elements of a Strong Brand
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Elements of a Strong Brand
- Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Brand Identity
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Brand Identity
Section 3: Sales and Customer Care
- Lesson 1: Basics of Sales Techniques
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basics of Sales Techniques
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Customer Service
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Customer Service
Section 4: Establishing an Online Presence
- Lesson 1: Setting Up a Basic Website
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Setting Up a Basic Website
- Lesson 2: Using Social Media for Business
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using Social Media for Business
Section 5: Executing a Business Launch
- Lesson 1: Planning a Launch Event
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning a Launch Event
- Lesson 2: Post-Launch Follow-Up and Adjustments
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Post-Launch Follow-Up and Adjustments
Module 5: Growth and Sustainability
Section 1: Scaling Your Business
- Lesson 1: Understanding Business Growth Stages
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Business Growth Stages
- Lesson 2: Basic Strategies for Scaling Up
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Strategies for Scaling Up
Section 2: Measuring Success
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Key Performance Indicators
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Key Performance Indicators
- Lesson 2: Using Simple Metrics for Business Analysis
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Simple Metrics for Business Analysis
Section 3: Improving Operations
- Lesson 1: The Concept of Continuous Improvement
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: The Concept of Continuous Improvement
- Lesson 2: Learning from Feedback
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learning from Feedback
Section 4: Basics of Financial Growth
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Investment Basics
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Investment Basics
- Lesson 2: Reinvesting in Your Business
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Reinvesting in Your Business
Section 5: Planning for the Future
- Lesson 1: Long-Term Success Planning
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Long-Term Success Planning
- Lesson 2: Sustainability and Innovation Fundamentals
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sustainability and Innovation Fundamentals