CMTYDEV X001 - Building Entrepreneur-Friendly Communities
This online course provides community leaders and elected officials the resources, training, and tools to develop, grow, and sustain community capacity to better understand and support the local entrepreneurial economy. The goals of this course are to help local leaders better understand the contribution of entrepreneurs to their local economy, to identify and plan strategies that can help grow and sustain local entrepreneurs, and to help leaders position their community as an environment supportive of and conducive to entrepreneurial success. This information and understanding will allow community leaders to create a strategic plan focused on building an entrepreneur-friendly community.
Delivery Options
Online, self-paced - This course is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes and more.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take approximately 10 hours
Course Completion Requirements
The learner is expected to view all modules and complete all requirements.
Technology Requirements
- Computer or tablet supporting recent web browsers and mp4 playback
- At least 1GB RAM and high-speed internet
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (available https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
- Recommended browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Edge
What You’ll Learn
- Identify the role of entrepreneurship in a community’s economic development
- Assess the entrepreneurial ecosystem in their community using key data and insights
- Engage with local entrepreneurs to understand challenges and opportunities
- Apply strategic planning tools like affinity mapping and goal setting
- Outline implementation strategies for sustainable entrepreneurial growth
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
Instructor contact: Gwynn Stewart – stewart.1818@osu.edu