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What is this course?

Do you have a great idea for a business? Getting it started is easy. If you feel lost, don't know where to start, or you simply want to see if your idea is a real and viable option for making a living, then this course is for you!

Great companies are not just the result of a great idea. You will need your creativity, financial resources, a team, a sales strategy, among other things. Learn to develop creative ideas and start your business and not die trying. 

You will learn the process behind turning an idea into a business plan. You'll build your own business plan in 10 simple sessions as the first step to starting your own business. You will learn the process of building a company from a real entrepreneurial business case. You will learn how to develop a business idea in line with industry specifications. We'll help you develop your very own project.

But that won't be enough. Now is the time to communicate your idea: What do you need to make a good presentation? You're chatting with friends about your project and they introduce you to a potential investor who is about to leave. How do you convince them? How to spark their interest in the shortest time possible?

Through this course you will also learn how to make persuasive and impactful presentations using communication techniques and tricks of the trade. Also how to craft your own Elevator Pitch by using methods that will allow you to be direct, concrete, and passionate...all in less than 30 seconds.

Are you ready?

What is inside this program?


1. How to start-up your business and not die trying

"Bugs Bunny", "Mickey Mouse" or "Ninja Turtles" are not just the result of a great idea. Thanks to teamwork, creativity and sales strategy, they are animation industry icons. Learn to develop creative ideas and start your business through this experience, and not tie trying.

Summary: In this lesson you will learn the process of building a company through a real entrepreneurial experience in the cartoon industry. You will learn how to develop a business idea in line with industry specifications. We'll help you develop your very own project.

Objectives:

• To reinforce the process of coming up with an idea and being goal oriented. 

• To learn from common mistakes made by entrepreneurs. 

• To develop your creativity, teamwork and communication.

Conclusion: Reach for the moon, you may land on a star! Above all, enjoy the ride!

Challenge: Write a creative concept for a kids TV animation program and share it in a 30 second video (no more than 30 seconds).


2. How to start a business in 10 sessions

Have a great idea for a business? Getting it started is easy. If you feel lost, don't know where to start, or you simply want to see if your idea is a real and viable option for making a living, then this lesson is for you!

Summary: In this lesson you will learn what a business plan is and how to make your own. You will learn the process behind turning an idea into a business plan. You'll build your own business plan in 10 simple sessions, as the first step to starting your own business.

Objectives:

• To develop your entrepreneurial spirit. 

• To become goal oriented and make a plan to get your business idea off the ground. 

Conclusion: Use these tools and awaken your entrepreneurial spirit with your enthusiasm and creativity!

Challenge:  Create your own Business Plan based on a business idea.


3. Effective Presentations: Learn how to make high-impact presentations

What do you need to make a good presentation? One of the best advertising campaigns used simply a sticky note for their presentation (Nike, "Just do it"). Join us and learn how to make high-impact presentations.

Summary: In this lesson you will learn how to make persuasive and impactful presentations using communication techniques and ticks of the trade.

Objectives

• To make persuasive presentations. 

• To make good looking presentations that are a big hit.

Conclusion: Use the seven tricks of the trade and present your ideas, products and projects in a powerful and influential way!

Challenge: Build your own impactful presentation on the content contained in this lesson. 


4. The Elevator Pitch:  Learn to sell yourself in 30 seconds

You want to work at Microsoft and happen to find yourself in an elevator with Bill Gates himself! You're chatting with friends about your project and they introduce you to a potential investor who is about to leave. How do you convince them? How to spark their interest in the shortest time possible?

Summary: In this lesson you will learn how to craft your own Elevator Pitch by using tricks and methods that will allow you to be direct, concrete, and passionate...all in less than 30 seconds.

Objectives

• To master the art of being persuasive in the shortest time possible. 

• To learn how to construct an elevator pitch to sell yourself or an idea in 30 seconds.

Conclusion: Balance your persuasiveness, with your creativity and empathy when the time comes for your Elevator Pitch!

Challenge: Craft the script of your Elevator Pitch. Rehearse it and then record yourself giving the pitch.


This is a course PRESENTED BY YPD.

YPD is the first company focused on helping you to develop your "can do" spirit.

YPD nurtures human potential by teaching people how to develop & implement the 21st Century skills needed to maximize their personal & professional success. 

We've developed a complete set of self-paced training skills just for you.  All you need to activate your initiative and make your dreams and goals come true. An idea based on YPD methodology and developed by a team of experts (YPD Captains), for learning and developing your talent through energy, creativity, communication and leadership.

All materials and resources to discover your potential and develop your talent. Develop your skills, encourage your entrepreneurial spirit to change the world ... Why not?

Updated on 22 March, 2018
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