Entrepreneurship Course
Entrepreneurship Essentials for Growth and Funding
Learn how to identify opportunities, launch a startup, scale sustainably, and secure funding. Enroll in this Entrepreneurship course to turn your business idea into a growth-ready venture with practical planning skills.
About this course
The Entrepreneurship certificate course helps you turn ideas into real, scalable ventures. You will learn how to identify meaningful problems, generate and validate business ideas, build a practical business model, and take clear steps toward launching your startup. The course also strengthens your entrepreneurial mindset and decision-making skills.
As you progress, you will explore strategies for scaling your business, building systems and teams, and entering larger markets sustainably. You will also evaluate funding options such as bootstrapping, crowdfunding, and venture capital to choose the right path. By the end, you will be able to confidently plan, launch, and scale a startup through the hands-on project, Building and Scaling a Startup Idea.
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Course outline
Industry focussed curriculum designed by experts
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
2 items
0.39 hr
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Part 1
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Part 2
Problem identification and Idea generation
2 items
0.39 hr
- Market Segmentation
- Pitching and Testing
Launching an Idea
5 items
1.48 hr
- The Launch Phase Planning Models
- The Launch Phase Pivot
- Building the Team in the Launch Phase
- Building the Team
- Networks and IP
- Branding and Strategy
The Scaling Phase
3 items
0.51 hr
- The Scaling Phase
- Marketing and PR
- Pricing
- Company Culture
- VC IPO and Break Even
Sources of Funding
5 items
1.47 hr
- The Funding Phase - Business Models (Part 1)
- The Funding Phase - Business Models (Part 2)
- The Funding Phase - Valuation and Terms Part I
- The Funding Phase - Valuation and Terms Part II
- Pitch and Exit
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- GUIDED PROJECT 1
- Building and Scaling a Startup Idea
- In this project, you will take the role of an entrepreneur developing a new business idea from scratch. You will work through defining your concept, planning its launch, exploring growth strategies, and identifying funding sources. This project simulates the entrepreneurial journey and helps you practice applying the concepts from the course.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Entrepreneurship Essentials for Growth and Funding course?
The Entrepreneurship Training course is a premium online course on Great Learning Academy Pro+ designed for learners who want to understand how to build, launch, scale, and fund a successful business. This intermediate-level course combines structured video lessons with a hands-on startup project that simulates the real entrepreneurial journey from idea to growth.
What topics does this Entrepreneurship course cover?
The course covers the following key topics:
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Problem identification and Idea generation
Launching an Idea
The Scaling Phase
Sources of Funding
What is the course duration, and what assistance do I get?
This Entrepreneurship course includes 5 hours and 47 minutes of structured video content along with a guided project titled Building and Scaling a Startup Idea. As a Pro learner, you will also receive 24-hour AI assistance to support your learning journey and clarify your doubts in real time.
Is this online entrepreneurship courses suitable for beginners, or do I need prior experience?
Will aspiring founders benefit from taking this Entrepreneurship online course?
Yes. Aspiring founders and startup enthusiasts will benefit from the course, which walks through the complete journey of building a venture. You will move from identifying real-world problems to validating ideas, launching your business model, scaling operations, and exploring funding strategies in a structured and practical way.
What skills will I gain from this online entrepreneurship certificate course?
After completing this Entrepreneurship course, you will gain skills in:
Entrepreneurship
Launching an Idea
Scaling Phase
Sources of Funding
These skills help you think like a founder and make informed business decisions.
What is the project included in this Entrepreneurship course?
The course includes one practical project: Building and Scaling a Startup Idea. Your role in this project will be that of an entrepreneur, and you will create a business idea out of nothing. You will specify your idea, develop a launch strategy, identify growth strategies, and find appropriate funding sources. This is a simulation of real-world decision-making in entrepreneurship, enabling you to apply the course concepts.
Do I receive a certificate after completing the Entrepreneurship Essentials for Growth and Funding course?
Yes, you will get an industry-acclaimed certificate on successful completion. This certificate can be posted on LinkedIn and included on your resume to demonstrate your understanding of entrepreneurship, business development tactics, and funding schemes. The certification can enhance your profile if you plan to start your own business or work at a startup.
How is this Great Learning Pro Entrepreneurship course different from other free entrepreneurship courses online?
This Pro course offers structured, in-depth learning with a guided startup project, practical growth strategies, funding insights, AI-powered assistance, and an industry-recognized certificate. Unlike free courses that focus primarily on basic concepts, this Entrepreneurship Essentials for Growth and Funding course emphasizes real-world application, scaling strategies, and funding pathways to help you think and operate like a founder.
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