Social Entrepreneurship in Educational Technology: Developing a Business Plan

Posted 2 years 8 months ago by Johns Hopkins University

Study Method : Online
Duration : 2 weeks
Subject : Business
Overview
Explore funding opportunities for startups and how to pitch your educational technology ideas to potential investors.
Course Description

Learn from experts how to develop a killer EdTech business plan

A strong business plan will help you effectively communicate the strategy for starting your business, and act as your guide to success.

This course will help you prepare to launch your EdTech idea by developing an effective and comprehensive business plan.

You’ll draw on real-life experiences from successful entrepreneurs and see detailed business plans in action, that you can apply to your own endeavours.

You’ll also explore the ethos of social entrepreneurship, and how to create sustainable technology solutions for a positive impact.

Understand the various elements of a pitch presentation

You’ll examine the different components that make up an effective pitch presentation, giving you a better chance of securing funding.

You’ll learn formatting techniques as well as the crucial information you’ll need to include to successfully pitch your ideas to potential investors.

Examine funding for startups

Most startups need external funding to succeed. You’ll gain an insight into a variety of financial opportunities to explore which can help you launch your venture.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to pitch your business ideas to potential investors, helping you secure funding for your startup.

This course is part of the ‘How to Start an EdTech Business’ ExpertTrack, a comprehensive look into launching a venture in educational technology.

This introductory-level course is for anyone interested in launching an EdTech startup venture. You don’t need any prior experience as you’ll learn all the skills and strategies you need to succeed.

Requirements

This introductory-level course is for anyone interested in launching an EdTech startup venture. You don’t need any prior experience as you’ll learn all the skills and strategies you need to succeed.

Career Path
  • Develop a business plan for the idea, including a pitch presentation to potential investors.
  • Reflect on the ethos of social entrepreneurship to create sustainable and impactful technology solutions in education.