Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World
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Course Summary
This course is the capstone of the Startup Entrepreneurship Specialization. The course teaches students how to apply the concepts and tools from the specialization to real-world business challenges. Students will work on a project to launch a new company or product, and will receive feedback from industry experts and peers.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to apply concepts and tools from the Startup Entrepreneurship Specialization to real-world business challenges.
- Work on a project to launch a new company or product.
- Receive feedback from industry experts and peers.
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Launch a new company or product
- Apply concepts and tools from the Startup Entrepreneurship Specialization
- Receive feedback from industry experts and peers
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Completion of the Startup Entrepreneurship Specialization
- Access to the internet and a computer
Course Difficulty Level
AdvancedCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Project-based
Similar Courses
- New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business
- Entrepreneurship 101: Who is your customer?
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Eric Ries
- Steve Blank
- Seth Godin
Related Books
Description
"Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World" is a capstone project, that requires you, our learner, to pull together all you will have learned in the three courses that comprise the "Startup Entrepreneurship" Specialization. This course is in fact the culmination of the process designed to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned on a real-world project of your choice.
Outline
- Welcome & Make a Plan
- Welcome from Prof. Maital - part 1
- Welcome from Prof. Maital - part 2
- Make a Plan - a Message from Prof. Maital
- Capstone Project Overview
- Scaffolding Materials
- Sample Non-Business Plans
- Sample Business Plan
- Reflections on your Non-Business Plan (optional self-reflection task)
- Zoom Out
- Zoom Out - a Message from Prof. Maital
- Scaffolding Materials
- Reflections on networking (optional self-reflection task)
- Zoom In
- Zoom In - a Message from Prof. Maital
- Scaffolding Materials
- Zoom In (optional self-reflection task)
- Shape the Business Design - part 1
- Business Design - part 1 - a Message from Prof. Maital
- Scaffolding Materials
- Business Design Part 1 (optional self-reflection task)
- Shape the Business Design - part 2
- Business Design - part 2 - a Message from Prof. Maital
- Scaffolding Materials
- Business Design - part 2 (optional self-reflection task)
- Write a Business Plan
- Finalize Your Business Plan - a Message from Prof. Maital
- Summary from Prof. Maital - part 1
- Summary from Prof. Maital - part 2
- Scaffolding Materials
- Business Plan (optional self-reflection task)
Summary of User Reviews
The Startup Entrepreneurship Capstone course on Coursera has received positive reviews from participants. Many users found the course to be informative and useful in developing their entrepreneurial skills. The course has received an overall high rating from users.Pros from User Reviews
- The course offers a comprehensive overview of the entrepreneurship process.
- The course is well-structured and easy to follow.
- The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging.
- The course provides valuable networking opportunities.
- The course offers practical exercises and assignments that help participants develop their business ideas.
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be too basic.
- Some users experienced technical difficulties with the online platform.
- Some users found the course to be too time-consuming.
- Some users felt that the course did not provide enough guidance on how to secure funding.
- Some users felt that the course did not provide enough guidance on how to scale a business.