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.
Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship
proposé par
Duke University
À propos de ce cours
4.6
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Compétences que vous acquerrez
Business ModelingRenewable EnergyStartup CompanyEntrepreneurship
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Semaine
1Welcome 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!
2 vidéos (Total 6 min), 1 lecture
1 lecture
Welcome to the Course!5 min
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.
7 vidéos (Total 66 min), 6 lectures, 2 quiz
7 vidéos
Intrapreneurship: Innovation from Within11 min
Opportunities in Green Building Design9 min
Financial Opportunities in Renewable Engery8 min
Green Building Case Study: Cherokee Investment Partners12 min
Renewable Energy Case Study: Strata Solar7 min
Green Building Case Study: Nicholas School of the Envrionment6 min
6 lectures
Welcome to Week 1 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”3 min
The Importance of Entrepreneurial Thinking for the Green Building Industry7 min
The Rise of The Intrapreneur12 min
[References]: Green Building Global Status Report and World Green Building Trends 2016s
[References] Renewable 2016: Global Status Report45 min
Green Features Tour: Duke University Environment Hall3 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Week 1 Quiz16 min
Semaine
2Dive 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 vidéos (Total 63 min), 5 lectures, 2 quiz
6 vidéos
The Logic Behind Renewable Energy8 min
Inside Entrepreneurship: Benefits and Examples of Entrepreneurship10 min
Inside Entrepreneurship: Criticisms of Green Building9 min
Inside Entrepreneurship: Criticisms of Renewable Energy13 min
Inside Entrepreneurship: Challenges in Entrepreneurship8 min
5 lectures
Welcome to Week 2 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”1 min
[References] The Business Cases for Green Building10 min
Additional Resources of Logic Behind Renewable Energy10 min
Entrepreneurship: A Working Definition and More30 min
The Top 10 Challenges Faced By Entrepreneurs Today: Solved8 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Week 216 min
Semaine
3Blast 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.
7 vidéos (Total 72 min), 8 lectures, 2 quiz
7 vidéos
Generating Ideas for a Startup12 min
Refining Your Vision9 min
Using the Business Model Canvas7 min
Building a Great Team8 min
Financing Your Buisness9 min
Launching Your Business10 min
8 lectures
Welcome to Week 3 of the “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”1 min
23 Ways to Generate Startup Ideas10 min
The Startup Framework to Validate Your Idea Before You Spend $18 min
How to Conduct Market Reserach20 min
The 20 Minute Business Model Plan: Business Model Canvas Made Easy20 min
How to Build a Better Startup Team15 min
How to Pitch to a Venture Capitalist15 min
20 Things All Entrepreneurs Should Know About Angel Investors20 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Quiz 316 min
Closing
1 vidéo (Total 3 min), 1 lecture
1 vidéo
1 lecture
60 Great Tools and Resources for Entrepreneurs and Startups15 min
4.6
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Meilleurs avis
par DC•Dec 31st 2017
A really good immersion in the green architecture solutions to be best adapted nowadays and the the economic and entrepreneurial field understanding the business factor and the start-up process.
par R•Jul 4th 2017
The Green economy is receiving a big boost and the knowledge of starting a green economy industry for start ups is explained in easy language and swift manner. Good course indeed.
Enseignant
Chris Wedding
FacultyNicholas School of the Environment. Founder and Managing Partner, IronOak Energy
À propos de Duke University
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.
Foire Aux Questions
Quand aurai-je accès aux vidéos de cours et aux devoirs ?
Une fois que vous êtes inscrit(e) pour un Certificat, vous pouvez accéder à toutes les vidéos de cours, et à tous les quiz et exercices de programmation (le cas échéant). Vous pouvez soumettre des devoirs à examiner par vos pairs et en examiner vous-même uniquement après le début de votre session. Si vous préférez explorer le cours sans l'acheter, vous ne serez peut-être pas en mesure d'accéder à certains devoirs.
À quoi ai-je droit si j'achète le Certificat ?
Lorsque vous achetez un Certificat, vous bénéficiez d'un accès à tout le contenu du cours, y compris les devoirs notés. Lorsque vous avez terminé et réussi le cours, votre Certificat électronique est ajouté à votre page Accomplissements. À partir de cette page, vous pouvez imprimer votre Certificat ou l'ajouter à votre profil LinkedIn. Si vous souhaitez seulement lire et visualiser le contenu du cours, vous pouvez accéder gratuitement au cours en tant qu'auditeur libre.
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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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