This course explores the leadership and management challenges entrepreneurs face as they launch and grow new ventures. Offered through accredited school partners, the course examines core managerial roles, planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling, and how they are applied in entrepreneurial settings. Learners also focus on self‑management strategies that support effective time management, decision‑making, and healthy work‑life balance.
After completing this course, you should be able to
Describe the managerial roles played by an entrepreneur
Outline the five key managerial activities
Describe self-management techniques for managing time and organizing, planning, and prioritizing
Discuss the autocratic (ODS-A), participative (ODS-P), and empowering (GEM) management styles and their application
Describe the process for staffing an entrepreneurial venture
Discuss Katzenbach's Five Motivational Paths and how they apply to new ventures
Describe the process for coaching employees
Outline the USED Model for training employees
Discuss the importance of active listening when communicating with employees
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
Explain key leadership and management roles within entrepreneurial ventures
Apply planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling functions to startup environments
Identify leadership challenges commonly faced by entrepreneurs
Demonstrate strategies for effective self‑management and time management
Recognize approaches to maintaining work‑life balance while managing venture growth
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Learners will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.