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.
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| Opportunity Evaluation | Evaluate market opportunity. |
$29.00
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| Value Proposition and Pricing | Create value in the marketplace. |
$29.00
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| Financial Forecasting, Part A/B | Forecast realistic sales and expenses. |
$29.00
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| Legal Forms | Legal structures for your business and their benefits. |
$29.00
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| Raising Capital | How to fund your company. |
$29.00
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| Business Plan | How to write a winning business plan. |
$29.00
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| Go to Market Strategy | Be ready to open for business. |
$29.00
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| Setting up an Office | The right facility for your business. |
$29.00
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| Intellectual Property | Protect your competitive edge. |
$29.00
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| Networking and Negotiation | How to close more deals. |
$29.00
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| Accounting and Cash Management | How to maximize and track cash. |
$29.00
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| Contracts | Important contractual considerations. |
$29.00
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| Venture Operations | Efficient operating systems. |
$29.00
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| Sales and Marketing | Communicate effectively with your customers. |
$29.00
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| Management and Leadership | How to maximize your team. |
$29.00
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| Human Resources Management | HR policies and procedures. |
$29.00
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| Exit Strategies | How to maximize your venture. |
$29.00
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| Raising Funds Equity Distribution | Grow capital while retaining ownership. |
$29.00
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| Legal Issues | Protect yourself as you grow. |
$29.00
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| Risk Management | Manage risk and seize opportunities. |
$29.00
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| Practical Entrepreneurship Program | The complete program of 21 courses. |
$299.00
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