Young Entrepreneurs: Building Your Own Business (Ages 11-14 - Self Paced)
In this self-paced course, learners ages 11-14 will explore entrepreneurship by developing a business idea, creating a plan, and learning about marketing, budgeting, and selling. Weekly feedback will be provided.
Pernethyia Harmon
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(9)
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the classProjects
1-2 throughout the classProgress Report
1-2 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
What will be taught? Students will learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including developing a business idea, creating a basic business plan, understanding the role of marketing, and managing simple finances. What topics will you cover? Introduction to Entrepreneurship Identifying Business Opportunities Creating a Simple Business Plan Marketing Basics for Young Entrepreneurs Managing Money: Budgeting and Basic Finances How is your class structured? This is a self-paced course where students will complete one module each week. Each module contains video lessons, reading materials, and a hands-on activity that students can work on at their own pace. Weekly feedback will be provided. How will you teach? Instruction will be delivered through video lectures, downloadable materials, and interactive worksheets. Students will receive a weekly review of their progress and guidance on how to improve their projects. Each lesson builds on the previous one, so learners can see their growth. What's your teaching style? My teaching style is engaging and supportive. I break down complex concepts into simple, manageable steps to ensure that students can grasp each topic. Feedback is personalized to help each learner achieve their best potential. How much will learners get to interact with you? Since there are no live meetings, learners will receive feedback on assignments weekly. They can also ask questions via the course platform, and I will respond with personalized advice or clarification. Interaction will primarily occur through feedback and discussion posts. I will communicate with students on a daily basis as needed, to provide feedback on daily assignments. Communication will also occur weekly to share posts, updates, activities and post new videos. It will take me approximately 24 -48 hours to provide feedback. Remember the class is approximately 8 weeks long. Please do your best to complete the modules in 8 weeks.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to identify and evaluate potential business opportunities.Students will understand the basics of creating a business plan.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Discover what it means to be an entrepreneur! In this lesson, students will explore the basics of entrepreneurship, different types of businesses, and what it takes to start their own business. Lesson 2:
Idea Generation & Market Research
Every great business starts with an idea! Students will brainstorm potential business ideas and learn how to conduct market research to determine if their ideas are viable. Lesson 3:
Developing Your Business Plan
A business plan is your roadmap to success. In this lesson, students will start writing their business plan by outlining their business goals, target audience, and key strategies. Lesson 4:
Branding Your Business
Learn how to create a brand that stands out! Students will explore the basics of branding, including designing a logo, creating a slogan, and choosing a color scheme that reflects their business. Other Details
Learning Needs
This course is designed to support a variety of learning needs, including ADHD, dyslexia, and ASD. This structure allows students to work at their own speed, with weekly feedback to ensure they stay on track. Instructions are clear.
Parental Guidance
There is no upsetting or scary content in this course. However, learners will use third-party tools such as Google Docs and Canva for creating their business plans and branding designs. Parents may need to assist with account setup if learners don’t already have accounts. Both platforms are free to use but require a free account for saving and sharing projects.
Pre-Requisites
No prior experience in entrepreneurship is required. A basic understanding of everyday math and the ability to read and follow instructions is recommended. Learners should be motivated to work independently and submit weekly assignments.
Joined July, 2019
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9reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Mathematics from Colorado State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Park University
Bachelors in Education and Leadership
Masters in Finance and Global Studies
With a background in education, finance with global studies and several years of experience teaching entrepreneurship to young learners, I have guided students through the development of business plans, budgeting, and marketing strategies. My expertise includes providing accessible explanations of complex business concepts for younger audiences and experience in building entrepreneurial skills through project-based learning.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 11-14
