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This startup operations course will examine the real-world operational challenges and execution risks associated with getting a new venture started. We will consider start-up ventures in a variety of industries. The course will provide you with a set of steps, frameworks, and tools that can be used to understand the important considerations for building a startup operation from scratch.
In each module, the students will be exposed to a different operations-related concept. Lecture notes, readings, and case studies will explore the key operations topics that are important for start-ups. Topics include:
- The role of Operations in Launching a New Venture
- Developing an Operations Mindset
- Using the Value Chain Canvas to document your Startup Operations
- Operational Risks and Challenges in Launching a New Venture
- Operations Metrics for Managing New Venture Performance
What you will learn
- The role of operations in launching a start-up
- The potential operational risks associated with launching a start-up
- How to successfully launcha startup
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"Entrepreneurial Operations: Launching a Startup" is a comprehensive course in Business & Management offered by edX. It focuses on the operational challenges and execution risks of starting a new venture across various industries. Led by expert instructors, the course provides steps, frameworks, and tools essential for building a startup from scratch. Key topics include developing an operations mindset, using the Value Chain Canvas, and managing operational risks. Designed for awareness-level learners, it features lecture notes, readings, and case studies. Subscription options are available for professionals.

Jennifer Bailey