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  • Course Introduction

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    • Time: 42 hours
    • CEUs: 4.2
    • Free Certificate
    This graduate-level course will help you develop additional skills as an entrepreneur. These skills will be critical as you grow your business and perhaps even search for funding to grow your business. In Unit 1, we will first discuss communication as an entrepreneur, such as the types of communication you might use with employees, and to communication of vision and mission to ensure your goals are accomplished. This unit will also address how to create verbal presentations leveraging technology, which may be necessary if you need funding for your business or to present to potential investors. In Unit 2, we will address some of the personal skills needed to be successful in your business. Managing stress and managing time are important considerations, as are understanding how your attitude and personality may impact your business. We will also address emotional intelligence in this unit, a key component to being an effective salesperson and manager in your business. In Unit 3, we will address some of the additional business skills needed that may not have been addressed in your entrepreneurship program yet. These skills include negotiation, people skills like managing teams, developing an exit strategy, managing projects, and responding to business challenges. Finally, in Unit 4, we will focus on recalibrating your business plan and developing a story and pitch for potential investors. Let's get started!