Beginner Level

Certified Business Startup Professional

This comprehensive certification program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to build a solid foundation in business startup fundamentals. You'll learn everything from validating your business idea, conducting market research, developing a minimum viable product (MVP), to securing funding and scaling your venture.

8 weeks
Duration
3,240
Students
4.8/5
Rating
Certificate
Included

Certificate of Completion

CBSP

Accredited by

Business Startups & Growth

Course Curriculum

Comprehensive modules designed to take you from beginner to expert

1

Module 1: Business Ideation & Validation

1 week
  • Identifying Market Opportunities
  • Problem-Solution Fit
  • Customer Discovery
  • Idea Validation Techniques
2

Module 2: Market Research & Analysis

1 week
  • Market Sizing
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Target Customer Profiling
  • Industry Trends
3

Module 3: Business Model Development

1 week
  • Business Model Canvas
  • Revenue Streams
  • Cost Structure
  • Value Proposition
4

Module 4: MVP Development

2 weeks
  • Lean Startup Methodology
  • Product Development
  • Testing & Iteration
  • User Feedback
5

Module 5: Business Planning

1 week
  • Business Plan Structure
  • Financial Projections
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Risk Assessment
6

Module 6: Funding Strategies

1 week
  • Bootstrapping
  • Angel Investors
  • Venture Capital
  • Crowdfunding
7

Module 7: Launch & Scale

1 week
  • Product Launch
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Growth Metrics
  • Scaling Operations
What You Get

Program Benefits

  • Learn from successful entrepreneurs with 15+ years of experience
  • Access to startup tools and templates worth $5,000
  • Lifetime access to course materials and updates
  • One-on-one mentorship sessions
  • Certificate recognized by global startup ecosystems
  • Join our exclusive alumni network of 12,000+ entrepreneurs
Prerequisites

Requirements

  • No prior business experience required
  • Passion for entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Commitment of 5-10 hours per week
  • Computer with internet access
Learning Outcomes

What You'll Achieve

  • Validate and refine your business idea
  • Create a comprehensive business plan
  • Develop and launch your MVP
  • Build effective funding strategies
  • Gain confidence to launch your startup

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Sarah Johnson

Serial Entrepreneur & Startup Advisor

Founded 3 successful startups with total exit value of $150M. Former venture capital partner and startup accelerator mentor.

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