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Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

Universidad Duke

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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.

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Nivel principiante

Aprox. 18 horas para completar

Inglés (English)

Subtítulos: Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Italiano, Vietnamita, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)

Habilidades que obtendrás

Business Modeling
Renewable Energy
Startup Company
Entrepreneurship

Fechas límite flexibles

Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.

Certificado para compartir

Obtén un certificado al finalizar

100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Nivel principiante

Aprox. 18 horas para completar

Inglés (English)

Subtítulos: Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Italiano, Vietnamita, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)

Instructor

Calificación del instructor

4,7/5 (725 calificaciones)

Chris Wedding

Faculty

Nicholas School of the Environment. Founder, Entrepreneurs for Impact, Founder, IronOak Energy Capital

67.299 alumnos

1 curso

ofrecido por

Universidad Duke

Duke University has about 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students and a world-class faculty helping to expand the frontiers of knowledge. The university has a strong commitment to applying knowledge in service to society, both near its North Carolina campus and around the world.

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

Calificación del contenido98%(7,984 calificaciones)

Semana

Semana 1

11 minutos para completar

Welcome to the course

I’m so excited that you’re joining me for this adventure. My goal is to make the course real and tangible, with practical action items and case studies of success. In this introductory module, you will get to meet the instructor from Duke University and have a brief overview of the course. More importantly, have fun!

11 minutos para completar

2 videos (Total 6 minutos), 1 lectura

6 horas para completar

Get Inspired — The Power of 3: Entrepreneurship + Green Building + Renewable Energy

In this module, you will reviews case studies of three award-winning examples of renewable energy and green building, including onsite videos. We discuss how entrepreneurship is a path for solving big problems that matter. Lectures illustrate that entrepreneurship is NOT just about startups -- it’s also about internal innovation at larger organizations. We also dive into some of the many business opportunities in renewable energy and green building.

6 horas para completar

7 videos (Total 66 minutos), 6 lecturas, 2 cuestionarios

7 videos

Inside Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurs Solve Problems10m

Intrapreneurship: Innovation from Within11m

Opportunities in Green Building Design9m

Financial Opportunities in Renewable Engery8m

Green Building Case Study: Cherokee Investment Partners12m

Renewable Energy Case Study: Strata Solar7m

Green Building Case Study: Nicholas School of the Envrionment6m

6 lecturas

Welcome to Week 1 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”3m

The Importance of Entrepreneurial Thinking for the Green Building Industry7m

The Rise of The Intrapreneur12m

[References]: Green Building Global Status Report and World Green Building Trends 20161h

[References] Renewable 2019: Global Status Report45m

Green Features Tour: Duke University Environment Hall3m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Week 1 Quiz30m

Semana

Semana 2

6 horas para completar

Dive into Business — Real Opportunity. Real Challenges.

In this module, the instructor explains reasons for the significant growth in the renewable energy and green building sectors. We describe challenges and criticisms of both sectors, along with counterpoints and solutions. Finally, we discuss some of the struggles of entrepreneurship that must be overcome on this path of innovation and making positive impact at scale.

6 horas para completar

6 videos (Total 63 minutos), 5 lecturas, 2 cuestionarios

6 videos

The Logic Behind Green Building11m

The Logic Behind Renewable Energy8m

Inside Entrepreneurship: Benefits and Examples of Entrepreneurship10m

Inside Entrepreneurship: Criticisms of Green Building9m

Inside Entrepreneurship: Criticisms of Renewable Energy13m

Inside Entrepreneurship: Challenges in Entrepreneurship8m

5 lecturas

Welcome to Week 2 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”1m

[References] The Business Cases for Green Building1h 10m

Additional Resources of Logic Behind Renewable Energy10m

Entrepreneurship: A Working Definition and More30m

The Top 10 Challenges Faced By Entrepreneurs Today: Solved8m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Week 230m

Semana

Semana 3

6 horas para completar

Blast Off — Moving from Ideas to Business Implementation

In this module, the instructor provides tangible steps for generating, refining, and launching new business ideas, including tips for website, logo, advisory boards, and using helpful tools, such as the popular and dynamic planning and strategy tool called the Business Model Canvas. We also discuss how to think about building a team, because without one, your startup is just another job, not an enterprise.

6 horas para completar

7 videos (Total 72 minutos), 8 lecturas, 2 cuestionarios

7 videos

Inside Entrepreneurship: Empowerment and Inspiration13m

Generating Ideas for a Startup12m

Refining Your Vision9m

Using the Business Model Canvas7m

Building a Great Team8m

Financing Your Buisness9m

Launching Your Business10m

8 lecturas

Welcome to Week 3 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”1m

23 Ways to Generate Startup Ideas10m

9 Steps to Validate a Business Idea in 30 Days with Less than $5008m

How to Conduct Market Reserach20m

The 20 Minute Business Model Plan: Business Model Canvas Made Easy20m

How to Build a Better Startup Team15m

How to Pitch to a Venture Capitalist15m

20 Things All Entrepreneurs Should Know About Angel Investors20m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Quiz 330m

18 minutos para completar

Closing

18 minutos para completar

1 video (Total 3 minutos), 1 lectura

Reseñas

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2 stars
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1 star
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Principales reseñas sobre RENEWABLE ENERGY AND GREEN BUILDING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

por SK31 de may. de 2020

An extremely helpful and informative course. Materials were well organized and provided good case studies. Instructor was extremely professional and pleasant to learn from.

por AT4 de oct. de 2020

Such a great course that take you in a journey in the world of entrepreneurship and renewable energy and probable everything you need to start your business or startup some day.

por VP23 de jul. de 2020

One of the best courses that I have done so far. Great Content, Relevant and Up to Date. Good place to be if you want to start up some of your own projects in Renewable Energy.

por SK19 de jul. de 2019

A good course for gaining insights into the fundamentals of the functioning of entrepreneurship, and the relevance of the green energy industry in the corporate world focusing on profits.

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¿Cuándo podré acceder a las lecciones y tareas?
El acceso a las clases y las asignaciones depende del tipo de inscripción que tengas. Si tomas un curso en modo de oyente, verás la mayoría de los materiales del curso en forma gratuita. Para acceder a asignaciones calificadas y obtener un certificado, deberás comprar la experiencia de Certificado, ya sea durante o después de participar como oyente. Si no ves la opción de oyente:
es posible que el curso no ofrezca la opción de participar como oyente. En cambio, puedes intentar con una Prueba gratis o postularte para recibir ayuda económica.
Es posible que el curso ofrezca la opción 'Curso completo, sin certificado'. Esta opción te permite ver todos los materiales del curso, enviar las evaluaciones requeridas y obtener una calificación final. También significa que no podrás comprar una experiencia de Certificado.
¿Qué recibiré si compro el Certificado?
Cuando compras un Certificado, obtienes acceso a todos los materiales del curso, incluidas las tareas calificadas. Una vez que completes el curso, se añadirá tu Certificado electrónico a la página Logros. Desde allí, puedes imprimir tu Certificado o añadirlo a tu perfil de LinkedIn. Si solo quieres leer y visualizar el contenido del curso, puedes participar del curso como oyente sin costo.
¿Hay ayuda económica disponible?
Sí. En ciertos programas de aprendizaje, puedes postularte para recibir ayuda económica o una beca en caso de no poder costear los gastos de la tarifa de inscripción. Si hay ayuda económica o becas disponibles para tu selección de programa de aprendizaje, verás un enlace para postularte en la página de descripción.
What can I expect from this course?
We will use short videos, readings, quizzes, reflection questions, and forums to digest, retain, and act on what you will learn. Most importantly, this course offers 3 different tracks from which learners can choose:
Audit Track: You will have access to all the videos, readings, reflection questions and discussion forums. This will allow you to master basic course concepts. Passing the graded quizzes is not required.
Certificate Track: In addition to the learning elements in the audit track, you will need to pass the graded quizzes in order to earn the certificate. The quizzes will allow you to test your mastery and understanding of the course knowledge.
Honors Track with Recognition Certificate: In addition to everything in the Certificate track, there are additional readings and three small peer-reviewed projects. In these projects you will be asked to:
1.Describe a business in renewable energy or green building
2.Identify 2-3 problems to solve in these sectors
3. Summarize your new business using the 1-page template
Will I receive a transcript from Duke University for completing this course?
No. Completion of a Coursera course does not earn you academic credit from Duke; therefore, Duke is not able to provide you with a university transcript. However, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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