Our professors are world-class researchers from the Ivey Business School at Western University, bringing their expertise and experience to this course.
Whether you’re a self-starter with an already-active business, or simply eager to test the waters, this FREE online course will support your unique entrepreneurial journey.
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Entrepreneurs are people who identify problems and develop the products, processes, or services to solve them. Module 1 demystifies common entrepreneurship myths and outlines the exciting paths entrepreneurs take in creating their ventures.
Every successful venture solves a clearly defined customer problem. Module 2 teaches you how to identify the difference between “good” and “bad” problems – and how to frame them in a compelling and believable way.
In Module 3, you’ll learn how to ideate, experiment, understand your customers, and get closer to that winning business solution. Clearly define your entrepreneurial opportunity and begin to solve it.
The decisions made in preparing your business's launch can determine the success of your venture. Module 4 discusses mentally preparing yourself to be an entrepreneur, setting up your business to be fully operational on day one and getting those early wins to build upon.
The foundation for financing a business deal starts with planning. Module 5 addresses the importance of planning and how critical the business plan is to secure the financing typically need for a startup to flourish.
Sales are the lifeblood of any company. Module 6 provides the framework to create the right plan and process to sell confidently. Learn how to attract, keep, and grow your customer base.
Scaling a business is tough and even tougher to maintain. In Module 7, you’ll learn the challenges of growing a business beyond the startup stage and the skills needed to successfully create and manage a high-growth venture.
Do you want to do well financially while doing good for society? If so, building a social enterprise could be for you! This module dives into what a social enterprise is and why you might want to start one.
This program is offered 3 times per year.
For each session, registration closes when the maximum number of registrants has been reached.
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January 25, 2023
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September 8, 2023
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September 18, 2023
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December 8, 2023
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January 25, 2023
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April 14, 2023
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September 8, 2023
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September 18, 2023
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December 8, 2023
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