Course Description

Module 8: How Do I Become An Entrepreneur?

Entrepreneurs make money by creating value and serving the needs of others. Successful entrepreneurs are both wealth creators and problem solvers. In this module, students will engage in hands-on activities to practice entrepreneurship as an activity (starting a business) and entrepreneurship as a way of thinking (innovation, drive, creativity).

One of the best ways for students to learn is through practical experience. Starting a business teaches students important life skills. Anyone can start a business. You don’t have to be creative. You don’t have to have the next big idea. You don’t have to have a lot of money. You don’t have to take on a lot of risk.

In this module, you will learn more about getting started as an entrepreneur. They will learn to create a plan, set goals, and work toward achieving those goals.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module Eight: How Do I Become An Entrepreneur?

    • Overview

    • Additional Resources

    • Concepts and Terms

    • Objectives

  • 2

    Lesson One: Getting Started

    • Introduction

    • People over Politics​

    • Watch Video

    • Think and Reflect

    • Go Be an Entrepreneur by Kauffman Sketchbook

    • Watch Video

    • Think and Reflect

    • Activity: Generating Business Ideas

    • Lesson Quiz

    • Knowledge Recap

    • Bonus Material

  • 3

    Lesson Two: Developing Your Business Model

    • Introduction

    • Activity: Business Model Basics

    • Business Model Canvas Explained by Strategyzer

    • Watch Video

    • Think and Reflect

    • Activity: Young Entrepreneur's Business Model Canvas

    • Lesson Quiz

    • Knowledge Recap

    • Bonus Material

  • 4

    Lesson Three: Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

    • Introduction

    • Advice for Young Entrepreneurs by PHP Agency

    • Watch Video

    • Think and Reflect

    • What Leads to Success by TED

    • Watch Video

    • Think and Reflect

    • 7 Tips to Guide Young Entrepreneurs by John Pilmer

    • Read Article

    • Think and Reflect

    • Visionaries by Kauffman Sketchbook

    • Watch Video

    • Think and Reflect

    • Lesson Quiz

    • Knowledge Recap

    • Bonus Material

  • 5

    Lesson Four: Learning From Failure

    • Introduction

    • Steve Jobs on Failure by SCVHA

    • Watch Video

    • Read Article

    • Have You Ever Failed?

    • Failure is Part of Success by TEDx

    • Watch Video

    • Think and Reflect

    • Why Failing Well is the Key to Success by ReasonTV

    • Watch Video

    • Think and Reflect

    • Lesson Quiz

    • Knowledge Recap

    • Bonus Material

  • 6

    Lesson Five: Tools for Building Your Business

    • Introduction

    • Listen to Podcast

    • Activity: Presenting Your Business Model Canvas

    • Activity: Business Tools and Resources

    • Congratulations!

    • Module 8 Badge

  • 7

    Course Summary: Economics of Entrepreneurship

    • Summary of Modules