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Beginner level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Set clear goals using the Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) framework to drive focus and measurable progress.

  • Craft and deliver a structured, persuasive pitch that engages investors, customers, and stakeholders with confidence.

  • Build and execute a social media marketing strategy using data-driven insights to grow brand visibility and audience engagement.

  • Apply storytelling techniques in sales to build emotional connections, communicate value, and convert customers.

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January 2026

Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Educate Skills for Startups Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

Build the communication and growth skills every early-stage founder needs to succeed!

Every great startup idea needs three things to succeed: a compelling pitch, a smart marketing strategy, and an effective approach to sales. This course gives you all three — in one practical, applied learning experience. You'll start by exploring Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), a goal-setting framework used by high-growth companies to drive focus and measurable progress. From there, you'll learn how to craft and deliver a persuasive pitch — structuring your message, building presence, and communicating with confidence to investors, customers, and partners. In the marketing module, you'll develop a social media strategy grounded in your business objectives, brand story, and audience behaviour. You'll learn how to select the right platforms, create content that resonates, and use data-driven insights to measure and improve performance. The course closes with sales and storytelling — one of the most powerful skill sets a founder can develop. You'll learn how to build emotional connections with customers, frame your value proposition persuasively, and use narrative techniques to drive conversions and build trust. Throughout the course, you'll engage with expert-led videos, hands-on assignments, and interactive exercises that connect every concept directly to your own startup or business idea. This course is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, and professionals looking to sharpen their communication and growth skills. No prior experience in marketing, sales, or pitching is required.

In this module, you'll explore the Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) framework, a powerful goal-setting approach that drives focus, alignment, and measurable success. You'll learn how to set clear, ambitious objectives and define key results that track progress in a tangible way. By applying this framework, you'll develop the skills to create goals that inspire action while ensuring accountability and adaptability. This process will empower you to think strategically, measure impact effectively, and drive meaningful progress in your startup.

What's included

4 videos5 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 15 minutes
  • Goal Setting Introduction2 minutes
  • Dan Pace on Goal Setting3 minutes
  • Dan Pace on Decision Frameworks5 minutes
  • Dan Pace on Taking Advice5 minutes
5 readingsTotal 50 minutes
  • OKRs Introduction10 minutes
  • OKRs Slides10 minutes
  • AI Video Summary10 minutes
  • OKRs Prework10 minutes
  • Goal Setting Workshop with Dan Pace10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • OKRs Comprehension Quiz30 minutes
  • OKRs Submission30 minutes

In this module, you'll explore the fundamentals of pitching, focusing on how to communicate your ideas clearly, persuasively, and with impact. You'll learn to craft a compelling narrative, structure a pitch effectively, and deliver with confidence—whether to investors, customers, or stakeholders. By applying proven techniques, you'll develop the skills to engage your audience, handle questions with ease, and leave a lasting impression. This module will equip you with practical tools to refine your message, build presence, and pitch with authenticity, ensuring your ideas are heard and valued.

What's included

4 videos6 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 23 minutes
  • Shahe Momdjian on the Pitching Mindset3 minutes
  • Shahe Momdjian on the Purposes of a Pitch4 minutes
  • Shahe Momdjian on Key Pitch Components9 minutes
  • Shahe Momdjian on Pitch Structures7 minutes
6 readingsTotal 60 minutes
  • Pitching Introduction10 minutes
  • Pitching Slides10 minutes
  • AI Video Summary10 minutes
  • Pitching Prework10 minutes
  • Pitching with Shahe Momdjain10 minutes
  • Copy of Pitching Slides10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Pitching Comprehension Quiz30 minutes
  • Submit Pitch Structure/Script30 minutes

In this module, you'll explore the fundamentals of marketing strategy with a focus on social media, learning how to build a strong digital presence, engage audiences, and drive brand growth. You'll develop strategies for selecting the right platforms, creating compelling content, and leveraging data-driven insights to optimise performance. By applying best practices in social media marketing, you'll learn how to craft targeted campaigns, foster community engagement, and measure success effectively. This module will equip you with the skills to develop a cohesive social media strategy that enhances brand visibility, connects with your audience, and drives business impact.

What's included

4 videos6 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 15 minutes
  • Alex Mills on Your Business Objective2 minutes
  • Alex Mills on Behavioural Goals4 minutes
  • Alex Mills on Brand Story6 minutes
  • Alex Mills on Next Steps3 minutes
6 readingsTotal 60 minutes
  • Marketing Introduction10 minutes
  • Marketing Slides10 minutes
  • AI Video Summary10 minutes
  • Marketing Prework10 minutes
  • Marketing Strategy with Alex Mills10 minutes
  • Social Media Strategy with Alex Mills10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes
  • Marketing Comprehension Quiz30 minutes
  • Marketing Prework Submission60 minutes

In this module, you'll explore the power of storytelling in sales, learning how to craft compelling narratives that engage customers and drive conversions. You'll discover techniques for building emotional connections, framing value propositions effectively, and delivering persuasive sales pitches. By applying storytelling principles, you'll learn to communicate your brand’s message with authenticity and impact, making your sales approach more engaging and memorable. This module will equip you with practical tools to influence decision-making, build trust with your audience, and enhance your overall sales effectiveness.

What's included

4 videos4 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 157 minutes
  • Cian McLaughlan on Introduction to Sales4 minutes
  • Cian McLaughlan on Sales Mindsets4 minutes
  • Cian McLaughlan on Sales Frameworks5 minutes
  • Sales Session Recording144 minutes
4 readingsTotal 40 minutes
  • Sales Introduction10 minutes
  • Sales Slides10 minutes
  • AI Video Summary10 minutes
  • Sales Prework10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes
  • Sales Comprehension Quiz30 minutes
  • Sales Prework Submission60 minutes

This course has guided you through the essential pillars of building and growing a venture—pitching, sales, marketing, intellectual property, business structuring, and finance options. You’ve explored how to communicate your vision effectively, attract and retain customers, protect your ideas, choose the right legal framework, and secure funding. Each topic has provided strategies, tools, and frameworks to strengthen your entrepreneurial skillset. With these foundations in place, you’re now equipped to navigate opportunities and challenges with confidence. The journey doesn’t end here—your next step is to connect these lessons into a coherent strategy and put them into action for your own venture.

What's included

1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Applying Your Learning10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • End of Course Quiz30 minutes
1 pluginTotal 15 minutes
  • Final Submission - Share Your Final Pitch!15 minutes

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Yes. This course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders with no prior background in pitching, marketing, or sales. Each module starts with foundational concepts and builds toward practical, applied skills you can use immediately.

You'll learn to set strategic goals using OKRs, structure and deliver a compelling pitch, develop a social media marketing plan, and apply storytelling techniques to drive sales. Every skill is taught through expert-led videos and hands-on assignments tied to real startup scenarios.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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