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Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 18 hours
  • Course by Duke University
  • Offered by

About

Welcome to the course where you learn to launch a new business in the energy, finance, real estate, design, engineering, or environmental sectors, while also helping you create positive environmental and human health impacts around the world. We will integrate tools, trends, and tips from the field of entrepreneurship as a career path for making a difference and generating wealth in the renewable energy and green building sectors. This is not a course about theory. Instead, we focus on real world application, step-by-step advice, and case studies. After completing this course, students will be able to: - Define key business opportunities, challenges, and potential solutions in the renewable energy and green building sectors. - Analyze a successful business in renewable energy or green building. - Identify 2 to 3 problems you might solve with either renewable energy or green building products or services. - Plan for engaging with investors who might finance a new business. - Take real world first steps towards launching a new business or corporate initiative, by applying the 1-page business idea summary template and the Business Model Canvas to generating and refining your own new business ideas.

Modules

About the course

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Course Trailer
  • Introduction

1 Readings

  • Welcome to the Course!

Why Start a Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Inside Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurs Solve Problems
  • Intrapreneurship: Innovation from Within

3 Readings

  • Welcome to Week 1 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”
  • The Importance of Entrepreneurial Thinking for the Green Building Industry
  • The Rise of The Intrapreneur

Opportunities In Green Building and Renewable Energy

    • 5 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Quiz

5 Videos

  • Opportunities in Green Building Design
  • Financial Opportunities in Renewable Engery
  • Green Building Case Study: Cherokee Investment Partners
  • Renewable Energy Case Study: Strata Solar
  • Green Building Case Study: Nicholas School of the Envrionment

3 Readings

  • [References]: Green Building Global Status Report and World Green Building Trends 2016
  • [References] Renewable 2019: Global Status Report
  • Green Features Tour: Duke University Environment Hall

Peer Review 1

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Analyze a Business in Renewable Energy or Green Building

Drivers of Green Building & Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship

    • 3 Videos
    • 4 Readings
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3 Videos

  • The Logic Behind Green Building
  • The Logic Behind Renewable Energy
  • Inside Entrepreneurship: Benefits and Examples of Entrepreneurship

4 Readings

  • Welcome to Week 2 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”
  • [References] The Business Cases for Green Building
  • Additional Resources of Logic Behind Renewable Energy
  • Entrepreneurship: A Working Definition and More

Challenges in Green Building & Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2

3 Videos

  • Inside Entrepreneurship: Criticisms of Green Building
  • Inside Entrepreneurship: Criticisms of Renewable Energy
  • Inside Entrepreneurship: Challenges in Entrepreneurship

1 Readings

  • The Top 10 Challenges Faced By Entrepreneurs Today: Solved

Peer Review 2

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Identify 2-3 Problems to Solve

What Business Solutions Do You Have to Offer?

    • 3 Videos
    • 4 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Inside Entrepreneurship: Empowerment and Inspiration
  • Generating Ideas for a Startup
  • Refining Your Vision

4 Readings

  • Welcome to Week 3 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”
  • 23 Ways to Generate Startup Ideas
  • 9 Steps to Validate a Business Idea in 30 Days with Less than $500
  • How to Conduct Market Reserach

Moving to Reality

    • 4 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 3

4 Videos

  • Using the Business Model Canvas
  • Building a Great Team
  • Financing Your Buisness
  • Launching Your Business

4 Readings

  • The 20 Minute Business Model Plan: Business Model Canvas Made Easy
  • How to Build a Better Startup Team
  • How to Pitch to a Venture Capitalist
  • 20 Things All Entrepreneurs Should Know About Angel Investors

Peer Review 3

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Pitch a Business Opportunity

1 Discussions

  • What are the next stepts?

So Now What?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Closing - A World of Possibilities

1 Readings

  • 60 Great Tools and Resources for Entrepreneurs and Startups

Auto Summary

Dive into the world of sustainable entrepreneurship with "Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship," a dynamic course designed for aspiring business leaders in the energy, finance, real estate, design, engineering, and environmental sectors. Guided by expert instructors from Coursera, this foundational course equips you with practical tools, emerging trends, and actionable tips to launch a business that drives positive environmental and human health impacts globally. This course transcends theoretical knowledge, offering real-world applications, step-by-step guidance, and insightful case studies. By the end of the course, you will be adept at identifying key business opportunities and challenges, analyzing successful enterprises in renewable energy and green building, and pinpointing problems you can solve with innovative products or services. Additionally, you will learn to engage potential investors and take tangible first steps towards launching your own business or corporate initiative using practical templates like the 1-page business idea summary and the Business Model Canvas. The course spans 1080 minutes and is available through Coursera's Starter subscription. It is tailored for individuals at the foundational level, making it an ideal choice for beginners eager to make a significant impact through sustainable entrepreneurship. Join now to transform your passion for sustainability into a thriving business venture.

Chris Wedding
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Chris Wedding