Learn to Build Your Dream Product (Designed for Ages 11+)
What's included
8 live meetings
12 in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
What will be taught? - Core concepts of entrepreneurship, including ideation, market research, product development, prototyping, testing, and pitching. Topics covered: - Entrepreneurial mindset, problem identification, solution generation, market needs, value proposition, feasibility analysis, prototype planning, resource identification, building and refining prototypes, testing, and pitching. Class structure: - Each lesson is structured to include an introduction, main activity, interactive discussion, and a Q&A session. Activities vary between interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, collaborative learning, and presentations. How will you teach? - Using a mix of interactive lectures, multimedia resources, hands-on activities, group discussions, workshops, and guest speakers to keep students engaged and facilitate practical learning. Teaching style: - Emphasis on experiential and collaborative learning, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Encouraging student participation and interaction through discussions, activities, and presentations. Learner interaction: - High level of interaction through group discussions, brainstorming sessions, hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and presentations.
Learning Goals
Entrepreneurial Knowledge: Understanding the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and its societal impact.
Innovative Thinking: Developing the ability to identify problems and generate innovative solutions.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Introduction to entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurial mindset, and the impact of entrepreneurship.
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Identifying Problems and Solutions
Identifying problems and unmet needs, brainstorming solutions, and creative thinking techniques.
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Basics of Product Development
Market research, identifying target audience, and developing a unique value proposition.
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Developing and Refining Ideas
Developing initial ideas into detailed concepts and conducting basic feasibility analysis.
90 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Astha Malhotra is a scientist entrepreneur and currently the Founder/CEO of Phylactics LLC, a biomedical startup that works closely with federal agencies such as DOD and NIH in developing healthcare technologies and AI integration for improved healthcare. She has 20 + years of R&D experience in developing biomedical technologies with several patents and publications. She is passionate about technology commercialization, sustainability, science communication, and mentoring women in STEM research and entrepreneurship.
She has taught New venture Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Regulatory and Quality compliance for Biomedical technologies as guest lecturer, and in several bootcamps and mentored startups through accelerators. Apart from a tech entrepreneur, she is a full-time mother of two and enjoys reading and travelling.
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Live Group Course
$25
weekly or $200 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
90 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
6-10 learners per class