Starting a Business 1
Vision and Opportunity
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges. They provide a taster of undergraduate study at the University of Leeds and help students to decide which subject to study at university. Completion of the courses will also enhance students’ university applications. The courses can also be used as a teachers’ classroom enrichment resource. Courses in this collection are also great for people that want an introduction in the specific subjects discussed in each course.
Topics Covered- The entrepreneurial learning cycle
- The opportunity business model: the importance of sharing your vision
- Vision and opportunity in successful businesses
- Writing a core value proposition
- Introduction to writing a robust business plan.
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| Rating | 4.1★ based on 8 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (230 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $39 |
| From | University of Leeds via FutureLearn |
| Instructor | Nigel Lockett |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
| Tags | Business & Management |
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research an existing company
The second week encourages you to look into the details of your own business plan, if you have one, or research an existing company.
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The courses also offer an extremely helpful document that guides you through brainstorming and planning your own business venture.
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This six-course series is extremely well-produced and well-organized, and FutureLearn itself makes it easy to navigate through the lessons.
some useful content
Some useful content in here, but seems to want to sell Leeds University!
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Last video on week one has nothing to do with the course at all so skipped that bit.
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Each course is broken up into two weeks of study - the first week focuses on one of the core aspects of starting a business, offers a case study, and encourages you to come up with solutions that you can then check against the opinions of professional business advisers.
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| Rating | 4.1★ based on 8 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (230 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $39 |
| From | University of Leeds via FutureLearn |
| Instructor | Nigel Lockett |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
| Tags | Business & Management |
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