Lean Startup Entrepreneurship Course, Certificate

Do you want to learn how to develop your own business idea and turn it into a successful startup? Then this is your chance. Based on the lean startup philosophy, you will test your ideas and assumptions one-by-one and acquire entrepreneurial know-how and skills. Insights and coaching from mentors and experts will help you along the way.

About

The Lean Startup Entrepreneurship course teaches you how to develop your own business idea and turn it into a successful startup. You learn together with fellow students what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. The best participants receive coaching from a mentor to develop their startup. 8 live webinars from experts and entrepreneurs give you the opportunity to gain unique insights and get answers to the startup questions that you face.

Benefits

By Participating in the Lean Startup Entrepreneurship Course from ESTIEM, you will learn how to:

  • Generate business ideas
  • Develop and validate a business model for your idea
  • Apply different growth strategies for your startup
  • Make money and finance your startup
  • Build a winning team
  • Take the social aspects of your startup into account

Rich learning environment

The course format has the following advantages:

  • All topics on entrepreneurship are practical and hands on. You can apply your new insights directly in real life.
  • A mentor will support you (and your team) to further develop your business idea if you have a promising business idea.
  • The course stimulates social learning, engaging with other participants so learn more compared with studying on your own.
  • You get access to and feedback from experts, which results in a steeper learning curve.

Course Outline

This course consists of 8 weekly modules :
  • Module 1: Me entrepreneur?!
  • Module 2: Core concepts for entrepreneurship
  • Module 3: Business ideas
  • Module 4: Lean Canvas business model
  • Module 5: Understanding your customers and market
  • Module 6: Growth Strategies
  • Module 7: Making money and financing your business
  • Module 8: Building a winning team
if you submit your business idea or (important parts of) your business model, you will receive feedback on this from experienced entrepreneurs.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details: The course start on October 16. Your final assignment should be handed in before December 16, 2017. 
  • Study intensity Part-time
    • Intensity 4 hrs/week
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    Blended, Online
    • Time flexibility
      Self-paced, Semi-structured
    • Attendance
      No Attendance, Regular optional meetings
    • Teacher support
      Only feedback on assignments and exams, Continuous support with feedback on request
    • Student interaction
      Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
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Programme Structure

This course consists of 8 weekly modules :
  • Module 1: Me entrepreneur?!
  • Module 2: Core concepts for entrepreneurship
  • Module 3: Business ideas
  • Module 4: Lean Canvas business model
  • Module 5: Understanding your customers and market
  • Module 6: Growth Strategies
  • Module 7: Making money and financing your business
  • Module 8: Building a winning team
Each week a live webinar takes place on 21:00 CET (Central European Time) as an introduction of the module of that week.

Audience

Students and professionals interested in entrepreneurship

Lecturers

Entrepreneurs and professionals in the field of entrepreneurship provide live webinars and provide feedback. Mentors are mix of seasoned entrepreneurs and consultants.

English Language Requirements

This programme requires students to demonstrate proficiency in English.

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Academic Requirements

General requirements

As a participant in the online course you must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Basic understanding of Industrial Engineering & Management or Business Economics


Technological Requirements

computer or mobile phone with internet access

Tuition Fee

The online course is for free. 

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Funding

Not applicable, the course is for free.

StudyPortals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.