Practical Entrepreneurship Program

Aspiring entrepreneurs: Beat the learning curve and succeed with your FIRST startup business by completing this not-for-credit program of 21 business startup courses! The one-hour, on demand courses teach you how to plan, launch and grow a business … saving the time, money and heartache that would result from learning by trial and error.

The curriculum is presented by Dr. Tom Duening, an established author, professor and entrepreneur with more than 25 years experience. Dr. Duening is currently director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and associate professor of management in the College of Business at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Duening launched his first business in 1984 while in graduate school, and has started seven businesses in his career. He has written 12 books on business, management and entrepreneurship.

All courses are delivered via a digital chalkboard providing video, illustrations, downloadable attachments and learning tools.

Find out:

  • How to evaluate your business and write a professional business plan
  • How to raise capital
  • How to forecast profits and losses
  • The right way to launch your business and thrive
  • How best to grow the business and maximize your exit

Purchase each course individually or get the full 21-course program. Click each course below to learn more.

View and print complete Catalog of courses.

 
Courses Description Price  
Opportunity Evaluation

Evaluate market opportunity.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Value Proposition and Pricing

Create value in the marketplace.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Financial Forecasting, Part A/B

Forecast realistic sales and expenses.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Raising Capital

How to fund your company.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Business Plan

How to write a winning business plan.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Go to Market Strategy

Be ready to open for business.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Setting up an Office

The right facility for your business.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Intellectual Property

Protect your competitive edge.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Networking and Negotiation

How to close more deals.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Accounting and Cash Management

How to maximize and track cash.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Contracts

Important contractual considerations.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Venture Operations

Efficient operating systems.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Sales and Marketing

Communicate effectively with your customers.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Management and Leadership

How to maximize your team.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Human Resources Management

HR policies and procedures.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Exit Strategies

How to maximize your venture.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Raising Funds Equity Distribution

Grow capital while retaining ownership.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Risk Management

Manage risk and seize opportunities.

$29.00
Add to Cart
Practical Entrepreneurship Program

The complete program of 21 courses.

$299.00
Add to Cart