The Business Model Canvas is a proven business tool covering the nine key components of business planning. Learn to formulate hypotheses on critical factors, create test plans, test, and adapt or pivot as the research indicates. Develop a revenue model that will lead to a financially sustainable business.

Communication and Collaboration #2 builds on your skills developed in Module 1. You'll focus on individual effectiveness in team settings as well as team interaction, conflict resolution and negotiation, and decision-making.

All businesses need sales and marketing—and for new ventures, it's the difference between flourishing and failing completely. This course covers marketing topics such as identifying target customer segments, gaining initial trial, and building brand and customer loyalty as well as sales topics such as a go-to-market plan and managing a sales pipeline.

Entrepreneurs need a grasp on financial realities, decisions, and projections. Familiarity with financial statement analysis, cash flow, profitability, return on investment is essential. Focus on early-stage financial priorities, such as "burn rate," "run rate," and financial projection models.

Working in teams, you’ll apply your fresh knowledge and skills to a new or existing business. You’ll present a business plan focused on the value proposition and the minimum viable product, supported by your Business Model Canvas and its components.