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Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Specialization

Pearson

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Specialization

Entrepreneurship And Business Planning.

Build Entrepreneurial Skills To Evaluate Opportunities, Plan Ventures, And Pitch Ideas

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What you'll learn

  • Evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities and apply proven frameworks to develop viable business models.

  • Create a compelling business plan and pitch deck to assess feasibility and communicate your venture's value.

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July 2026

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Specialization - 8 course series

What is Entrepreneurship?

What is Entrepreneurship?

Course 1, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship and the mindsets and motivations of successful entrepreneurs.

  • Evaluate different startup models and the critical role of innovation in achieving entrepreneurial success.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Personal Attributes
Category: Innovation
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Social Impact
Category: Market Opportunities
Category: Economic Development
Category: Business
Category: New Business Development
Recognizing Opportunity

Recognizing Opportunity

Course 2, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the key characteristics that differentiate a business idea from a viable market opportunity.

  • Evaluate how environmental factors and personal traits influence the discovery of new business opportunities.

Skills you'll gain

Category: New Product Development
Category: Market Trend
Category: Innovation
Category: Curiosity
Category: Ideation
Category: Needs Assessment
Category: Open Mindset
Category: Creative Thinking
Category: New Business Development
Category: Creativity
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Trend Analysis
Category: Market Opportunities
Generating and Testing Ideas

Generating and Testing Ideas

Course 3, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply various ideation techniques to generate and structure new business concepts from real-world problems.

  • Formulate a clear concept statement to articulate and assess the preliminary viability of a business idea.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Market Opportunities
Category: Feasibility Studies
Category: Decision Making
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Creativity
Category: New Product Development
Category: Creative Thinking
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Innovation
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: New Business Development
Category: Ideation
Category: Brainstorming
Category: Mentorship
Understanding Business Models

Understanding Business Models

Course 4, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the components of a business model to determine how a firm creates, delivers, and captures value.

  • Assess the viability of a business idea by conducting a comprehensive feasibility analysis.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Business Analysis
Category: New Business Development
Category: Value Propositions
Category: Business Operations
Category: Feasibility Studies
Category: Marketing Channel
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Business Architecture
Category: Revenue Management
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Strategic Partnership
Category: Business Modeling
Industry and Competitor Analysis

Industry and Competitor Analysis

Course 5, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate industry attractiveness and structure by applying analytical frameworks like the five forces model.

  • Analyze the competitive landscape to identify strategic market opportunities and potential advantages.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Market Analysis
Category: Market Research
Category: Market Dynamics
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Competitive Intelligence
Category: Competitive Analysis
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Market Opportunities
Category: Market Intelligence
Category: Analysis
Writing a Business Plan

Writing a Business Plan

Course 6, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Develop a comprehensive business plan by outlining its essential components and strategic purpose.

  • Create a persuasive investor pitch to effectively communicate the value and potential of a business idea.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Planning
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Overcoming Objections
Category: Presentations
Category: Value Propositions
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Business Writing
Category: Financial Planning
Category: Financial Forecasting
Category: Microsoft PowerPoint
Category: Target Market
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Market Opportunities
Preparing the Legal Foundation

Preparing the Legal Foundation

Course 7, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the legal requirements and financial structures essential for launching and operating a new business.

  • Develop a foundational marketing strategy by defining a target market and establishing a compelling brand identity.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Target Market
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Marketing
Category: Brand Strategy
Category: Marketing Strategies
Category: Commercial Laws
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Entrepreneurial Finance
Category: Brand Awareness
Category: Competitive Analysis
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Business Planning
Category: Strategic Marketing
Category: Legal Risk
Category: Target Audience
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Branding
Category: Business Ethics
Growing a Business

Growing a Business

Course 8, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply core marketing and sales frameworks to develop a go-to-market strategy for a new venture.

  • Evaluate strategies for scaling a business and protecting its intellectual property to ensure long-term growth.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Sales Process
Category: Growth Strategies
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Mergers & Acquisitions
Category: Strategic Partnership
Category: Marketing
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Commercialization
Category: Innovation
Category: Intellectual Property
Category: Sales
Category: Sustainable Business

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