Introducción al Emprendimiento: Contexto y Perfil Emprendedor from edX

Este curso te invita a explorar el emocionante mundo del emprendimiento y adquirir los conocimientos fundamentales necesarios para identificar y desarrollar tu perfil emprendedor.

El emprendimiento es un fenómeno económico y social en constante crecimiento que impulsa la innovación, el crecimiento económico y la generación de empleo. A lo largo del curso, analizaremos en detalle cómo el emprendimiento ha transformado el panorama empresarial actual y su impacto en la sociedad.

Comenzaremos con una introducción al concepto de emprendimiento y su importancia en el contexto empresarial actual. Exploraremos las diferentes formas de emprendimiento, desde startups tecnológicas hasta emprendimientos sociales y empresas tradicionales.

Una parte fundamental del curso se centra en el perfil emprendedor. Descubrirás las características y habilidades clave que definen a un emprendedor exitoso. Analizaremos el pensamiento creativo y la capacidad de innovación, la resiliencia frente a los desafíos y la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

Al finalizar este curso de nivel básico, estarás equipado con los conocimientos necesarios para comprender el contexto empresarial actual y las habilidades fundamentales del perfil emprendedor así como las principales modelos de emprendimiento.

Ya sea que estés interesado en iniciar tu propio negocio, trabajar en una startup o simplemente comprender mejor el mundo del emprendimiento, este curso te brindará una base sólida para dar tus primeros pasos en el emocionante viaje del emprendimiento.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Comprender el fenómeno económico y social del emprendimiento.
Identificar y desarrollar el perfil emprendedor y sus habilidades fundamentales.

Conocer la importancia del ecosistema emprendedor y su rol en el apoyo e impulso al emprendimiento.
Aprender sobre los distintos modelos de emprendimiento y sus principales características.

Comprender el fenómeno económico y social del emprendimiento.
Identificar y desarrollar el perfil emprendedor y sus habilidades fundamentales.
Conocer la importancia del ecosistema emprendedor y su rol en el apoyo e impulso al emprendimiento.
Aprender sobre los distintos modelos de emprendimiento y sus principales características.

Syllabus

Unidad 1: Introducción al Emprendimiento: Fenómeno Económico y Social

En esta unidad, se explorará el concepto de emprendimiento como fenómeno económico y social. Se analizará su importancia en el panorama empresarial actual y se examinará cómo el emprendimiento impulsa la innovación, el crecimiento económico y la generación de empleo y su impacto en la sociedad.

Unidad 2: Perfil Emprendedor

En esta unidad, se profundizará en el perfil emprendedor y las características clave que definen a un emprendedor exitoso. Se examinarán habilidades blandas y duras como el pensamiento creativo, la capacidad de innovación, el uso de la tecnología, la resiliencia, la toma de decisiones estratégicas y el liderazgo.

Unidad 3: Ecosistema Emprendedor

En esta unidad, se explorará el ecosistema emprendedor y su importancia para el éxito de los emprendedores. Se analizarán los diferentes actores y recursos dentro del ecosistema, como incubadoras, aceleradoras, inversores y redes de contacto. Los estudiantes aprenderán cómo aprovechar y navegar por este ecosistema para obtener apoyo, financiamiento y oportunidades de crecimiento para sus emprendimientos.

Unidad 4: Modelos de Emprendimiento

En esta unidad, se examinarán diferentes modelos de emprendimiento. Se estudiarán las características de los emprendimientos tecnológicos, sociales, intraemprendimiento y empredimientos tradicionales

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Enseña sobre emprendimiento, lo que impulsa la innovación, el crecimiento empresarial y la generación de empleo

Explora el concepto de emprendimiento y su relevancia en el panorama empresarial actual, incluyendo su impacto en la sociedad

Analiza el perfil del emprendedor, sus características y habilidades, como el pensamiento creativo y la capacidad de innovación

Explica el ecosistema emprendedor, sus actores y recursos para apoyar e impulsar el emprendimiento

Examina diferentes modelos de emprendimiento, como startups tecnológicas y emprendimientos sociales, y sus características

Está dirigido por Rodrigo Correa San Martín, quien no es ampliamente conocido por su trabajo en emprendimiento

Career center

Learners who complete Introducción al Emprendimiento: Contexto y Perfil Emprendedor will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Entrepreneur

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Venture Capitalist

A Venture Capitalist provides funding to early-stage businesses with high growth potential. They are looking for businesses with a strong team, a solid business plan, and a large market opportunity. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful Venture Capitalist. You will learn about the different types of venture capital firms, how to evaluate investment opportunities, and how to negotiate term sheets.

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Business Development Manager

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Marketing Manager

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Product Manager

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Sales Manager

A Sales Manager is responsible for the sales team of their company. They work with the sales team to develop sales strategies, set sales goals, and motivate the team to achieve them. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful Sales Manager. You will learn about the different types of sales roles, how to develop a sales plan, and how to manage a sales team.

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Operations Manager

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Financial Analyst

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Management Consultant

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Human Resources Manager

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Accountant

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Lawyer

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Doctor

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Teacher

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Social Worker

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