www.scu.edu/mobi
Name |
My Own Business Institute |
Website |
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Description |
Santa Clara University - FREE online courses teach new entrepreneurs how to start a business and experienced entrepreneurs how to grow a business. My Own Business Institute is the world's leading provider of FREE online education for entrepreneurs. |
Features |
Each course, STARTING A BUSINESS and BUSINESS EXPANSION, is comprised of 15 sessions. Through video, audio, and text, our online students learn how to pick a business, how to finance it, how to build clientele, and how to create a successful team. |
Benefits |
Direct access to resources for each session. Assessment of learning through session quizzes and a final exam. Access to the "More from MOBI" videos featuring subject matter experts. Receive directed communications about courses, resources and new opportunities from the MOBI team. Utilize and revisit the materials as needed. English and Spanish Versions, FREE and Online |
Open Educational Resource (OER) |
N/A |
Cost to Student |
FREE |
Cost to Faculty/College |
Free for Educators |
Online Modules |
Yes |
Canvas Shell Available |
N/A |
Idea Creation Focus |
N/A |
Startup Focus |
Yes |
Existing Business Focus |
Yes |
Partners/Institutions |
Santa Clara University |
Instructor Certification |
Yes, free certification…Certificate of Completion from Santa Clara University |
Other Notes |
The MOBI curriculum and website are based on the work of Phil Holland, a successful entrepreneur and author of The Entrepreneur’s Guide. Since 2000, millions of people have accessed the website, and over 15,000 have completed at least one of the online courses. |
