Gain a clear understanding of entrepreneurship -- including how it works, what it’s like, and more -- to learn the business foundations of entrepreneurship and how to be an entrepreneur. 

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How to get the most out of Entrepreneurship, Part One with Tammy Parker:

  • BEFORE the course begins...
    • review the course structure;
    • ensure you have a Quizlet account; and
    • download the syllabus.
  • Plan out when you will study each week for this class.
  • Have a notebook (w/pen or pencil) ready and available for class notes each live session.
  • If you need to revisit information, watch the corresponding week’s recording.
  • Complete ALL tasks, assignments, quizzes, &/or tests assigned each week.
    • Homework: Students should plan 3-4 hours per week outside of class time for vocabulary study, weekly reading, assessments, and/or investigations, as well as studying for and taking a midterm test and a final exam.

Once the course is completed to the parent's and instructor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special Notes: This is Part One of a 2-part course. 

Total Classes: 12

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 10th to 12th grade or mature 9th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Entrepreneurship or Business

Meeting Location: 

Instructor: Tammy Parker

Instructor email: pinemeadowsacademy@gmail.com

Course Description: What is entrepreneurship? How does it work? Is it for me? Through this Entrepreneurship Part One course, students gain an understanding of entrepreneurship’s possibilities, business vocabulary and concepts, and how-it-works truths, as they’re introduced to the joys and challenges encompassed in that one word… entrepreneurship. To get more how-to learning and advanced ideas on entrepreneurship, sign up for Entrepreneurship, Part Two.

Course Outline:

  • Class 1:  The Who 

  • Class 2:  The What 

  • Class 3:  The Where 

  • Class 4:  The When 

  • Class 5:  The Why 

  • Class 6:  Prep for Midterm Test

  • Class 7:  The How

  • Class 8:  Legal Structures

  • Class 9:  Vendors

  • Class 10:  Marketing

  • Class 11:  Customers

  • Class 12:  Prep for Final Exam

Course Materials: This course utilizes free online sources and free PDF files.

Homework: Students should plan two to three hours per week outside of class time for vocabulary study, weekly reading, assessments, and/or investigations, as well as studying for and taking a midterm test and a final exam.