Grow to Greatness Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I
This course, developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and taught by top-ranked faculty, focuses on challenges faced by existing private businesses when they attempt to grow substantially.
Common myths and truths about growth in business
Growth readiness assessment
The 4 P's of growing a business: planning, prioritization, pace and process
Four ways to grow your business: scale and CVP, innovating, outsourcing and strategic acquisitions
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Course Overview
Week 2
The Truth About Growth
Week 3
Fellers Gourmet Workshop
Week 4
The 4 P’s
Week 5
Four Ways to Grow a Business
Week 6
Creating a Growth Plan
Week 7
Final Exam
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
The professor is great! A lot of energy and a lot of passion in his classes. He makes it fun and engaging while never being with him in the same room. Great effort and great work! Enjoyed the class
Great teacher. Useful information is made very accessible. He makes you think and act like a successful entrepreneur.
This course and Part II have been a great help in dealing with and preparing for growth. Wish I had this information 10 years ago!
I have been taking business courses for over 20 years, and have not run into a course so full of good ideas in such a short space of time, let alone for free. congratulations and than
