CMTYDEV X002 - Building Entrepreneur-Friendly Communities – The Outdoor Recreation Sector
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, with a focus on the outdoor recreation sector. 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 12 hours.
Course Completion Requirements
Learners must view all materials and complete all assignments.
Technology Requirements
- Computer or tablet that supports the most recent web browser versions
- Recommended: computer five years old or newer with at least 1GB of RAM and high-speed internet
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (can be https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
What You’ll Learn
- Describe the significance of the outdoor recreation sector and summarize its potential economic and social impact
- Identify the role of entrepreneurship in a community’s economic development
- Assess the entrepreneurial ecosystem in their community with regards to the outdoor recreation sector
- Engage with local entrepreneurs through interviews to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities they face
- Apply strategic planning tools such as affinity mapping and goal setting to prioritize community needs
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.
For questions about course details email Gwynn Stewart:stewart.1818@osu.edu.