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UMG0012
Starting a Sustainability-Focused Business
Unlock Your Sustainable Venture's Potential: Master the Essentials of Green Entrepreneurship!
Starting up a sustainability venture requires far more than a good idea and motivation. If you are someone with a strong interest in environmental sustainability or have a “green idea” then this course is for you!
About the course
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
- Examine the interrelation of entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation within the context of sustainability-focused business ventures, as well as the feasibility of business opportunities through effective decision-making strategies.
- Articulate a compelling value proposition for a sustainability-focused business concept, identifying and addressing the specific needs and challenges of sustainable development.
- Evaluate a business model for a sustainability-focused business, distinguishing it from a business plan, and how to research, refine and evaluate the feasibility of the proposed venture.
- Analyse what are the key components of a one-page business plan for a sustainability initiative and utilise effective communication strategies to present it to investors, customers, and partners.
What topics will you cover?
- Developing strong foundations for new business ventures in sustainability
- Creating the sustainable product or service value proposition
- Building the business model for your sustainability venture
- Creating a high-level business plan
Assessment
To be eligible for a digital badge for this course, you will need to successfully complete an assessment which includes:
- Quiz based on synthesis of content into business plan.
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Starting a Sustainability-Focused Business
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Requirements
Requirements
- You are over 18 years old.
- You understand that the course is conducted in English and have sufficient understanding of English to undertake a fully online course delivered and assessed in English.
- You understand that completion of the course does not guarantee awarding any credit towards any University Course or Program.
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