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Improve, grow, and sustain your business.
The course materials of the courses are developed by Delft University of Technology and available on edX. Learn in four courses about:
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Why business models matter, and how tooling can help you innovate your business model
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How to design your new business model in a structured way
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How to evaluate the robustness of your business model towards trends and uncertainties
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How to create a roadmap for business model innovation with concrete actions
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How to grow your business with business model innovation
The Value of Business Models
Learn the value of business models and essential tools to help you develop a sound business model for sustainable success.
► 2–4 hours per week, for 6 weeks
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About this course
Does your business need a make-over? Are you unsure how to start?
Having an innovative business model is key for a profitable business and growth. In this business and management course, you will learn how to design, test and implement new business models for sustainable success.
This course introduces you to the main topics of business model innovation. You will learn what drives business model innovation and why it is valuable to you and your business. You will apply practical tools to (re)design and test a business model.
Be inspired by real-life business model examples from fellow entrepreneurs and learn from leading experts who design business model innovations. By the end of this course, you will be able to structure your thinking and communicate your business model ideas and learn how to improve your own business.
What you'll learn
- What a business model is
- Why business models matter to your firm and the value they bring
- How business model innovation improves business performance
- How tooling can help you to innovate your business model
How to Design a Successful Business Model
Learn how to create value for your customers and grow your business by designing a successful and sustainable business model.
► 2–4 hours per week, for 8 weeks
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About this course
Do you want to start or grow your own business, go international, or avoid bankruptcy?
In this business and management course, you will learn the key steps to take to design or innovate your own business model. You will learn about the trade-offs to be made, and the design issues that are critical for a viable and sustainable business model.
This course will help you answer questions like, "How do I create a simple business model in a structured way?" and "How do I engage my users and how do I create value for my customers as well as revenue for my company?"
What you'll learn
- How to design a business model in a structured way
- How to select the appropriate tools for designing or innovating a business model
- How to present your business model in a single sheet
- How to reason from your needs (“I want to’s”) to a business model solution
Business Model Testing
Learn how to stress test your business model to help you anticipate change and harness your business model’s success.
► 2–4 hours per week, for 8 weeks
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About this course
The world is changing rapidly and full of uncertainties. The future success of a business model depends on how well it is adapted to changing circumstances. Do you want to become aware of the relevant developments in technology, markets and society? And understand how this affects your business?
This business and management course will teach you how to stress test your business model. You will learn how to identify the relevant trends and uncertainties and how they impact your business model. You will analyse the strong and weak parts of your business model and look for opportunities to make your business model more robust and future proof.
You will learn through real-world examples from well-known companies and interact with fellow entrepreneurs. By the end of this course, you will be able to stress test your own business model to analyse its future success.
What you'll learn
- How to identify which trends and uncertainties will affect your business model
- Evaluate how robust your business model is given trends and uncertainties
- Formulate concrete actions to make your business model more robust
Business Model Implementation
Learn how to successfully implement a new business model by creating a practical action plan and roadmap.
► 2–4 hours per week, for 8 weeks
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About this course
Designing a new business model is one thing, but how do you actually put it into practice? How do you move from your current model to a new business model?
In this business and management course, you will learn how to make a practical action plan to implement your new business model.
You will create a business model roadmap that will include practical activities that take into consideration the possible risks associated with moving to a new business model.
You will also learn about the practical factors that need to be taken into consideration during the transition process, i.e. the competency of your people and your IT, in order to successfully implement a new business model.
What you'll learn
- How to create a business model roadmap
- How to plan concrete actions to realize a new business model
- How to find partners to realize a new business model