Entrepreneurship

COURSES IN THIS PATHWAY
In the Entrepreneurship Mastery Pathway students will explore a range of skills and concepts across the world of communication, design thinking, and business through courses that address the following learning goals:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of design thinking and audience
- Be able to create ideas and prototypes that meet desired specifications for an intended audience/user
- Understand the principles of business and communication to develop and communicate ideas
- Understand the real world applications of entrepreneurship, related careers, and opportunities for personal growth through entrepreneurship
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Public Speaking
Communication is the key to success! In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of public speaking as they work towards their final project; their first TED Talk. Students will choose their idea worth sharing and use the skills and strategies they have learned to present in a TED Talk-style presentation, as they boost their confidence, share their ideas, and make their voice heard!
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Additional Downloads: No downloads/account creation required.
Skill Level: 1/5
eSports
eSports is quickly becoming one of the most popular career options for today’s youth. In this course, students will use gaming to encourage the promotion of social skills, use strategic and critical thinking to develop plans and solutions in and out of a game, learn about managing success and failure, and more!
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Additional Downloads: You will need to download Streamlabs. You will need access to Rocket League, League of Legends, and/or Super Smash Bros.
Skill Level: 4/5
Young Entrepreneurs
Got an idea that could change the world? In this course students will explore the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship as they take an idea from seed to launch. Along the way, students will explore key strategies including design thinking, business canvassing, persona creation, marketing, and more!
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Additional Downloads: No downloads/account creation required.
Skill Level: 1/5
Design Thinking
In this course students learn about the design thinking process, from empathizing with the audience to defining a point of view based on user needs. The journey takes them through ideation, protyping and testing a solution. Inclusuion and accessibility in product design is also referenced.
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Additional Downloads: No additional downloads/account creation required.
Skill Level: 1/5
Financial Literacy
Now more than ever, students need to understand financial literacy. From personal finance, investments, entrepreneurship, and even cryptocurrency, the world of finance is becoming increasingly technology-centric. In this course, students will explore the fundamental principles of financial literacy as they build their own skills and knowledge.
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Additional Downloads: No additional downloads/account creation required.
Skill Level: 1/5
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Coding with Scratch
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Accounts: You will need to create an account with Scratch.
Skill Level: 2/5
Coding with Python
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Accounts: You will need to create an account with Trinket.
Skill Level: 3/5
Coding with Processing
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Accounts: You will need to download Processing.
Skill Level: 3/5
Coding with Arduino
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Accounts: You will need to create an account with Tinkercad OR use the Arduino Web Editor. Purchase of an Arduino Uno kit is optional.
Skill Level: 3/5
Coding with Micro:Bit
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Accounts: No downloads/account creation required. We will use MakeCode for Micro:Bit.
Skill Level: 2/5
App Development
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Accounts: You will need to create an account with Thunkable.
Skill Level: 2/5
Web Development
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Accounts: You will need to create an account with Trinket.
Skill Level: 3/5
Coding with Java *Coming Soon*
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Accounts: You will need to download Eclipse.
Skill Level: 4/5
Coding with C++ *Coming Soon*
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Accounts: You will need to download Eclipse.
Skill Level: 4/5
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FAQ
With more than 30 courses across 7 mastery pathways, you may be wondering where to start!
These are some of the most frequently asked questions about our individual courses to help you dive into your fearless learning journey.
Are there any prerequisites?
There are no firm prerequisites for any individual course, although some are certainly more advanced than others. See our suggestions for each course for more information on skill level appropriateness.
Do I need to start with a certain course?
You decide where you’d like to start! Based on your interests, experience, and goals you choose which courses you’d like to explore and in what order. You are able to determine your own learning pathway to create your own custom experience.
How long will a course take me?
Each of our courses include 20+ hours of learning content (including optional extensions as part of our Global Goals Challenges), but every learner is unique! If you move faster or slower through a course, that’s okay. Take your time and explore at your own pace.
I'm new to all of this. What's a good course to start with?
If you’re really want a course recommendation, some of our most popular courses include Video Game Design with MakeCode Arcade, 3D Design, Storytelling with Minecraft, Coding with Scratch, and Coding with Python.
Do I need to complete all of the courses in a mastery pathway?
Nope! You decide which courses you’d like to explore. Our mastery pathways are here to help guide you if you find some courses that really speak to you. If you complete 3+ courses in a mastery pathway, you will earn the trophy for that pathway. However, you still earn medals for each individual course you complete.
What if I need help?
We’re here for you! Send us an email at support@stemminds.com and one of our experts will get back to you ASAP.
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Foundational Courses
- Foundational courses including computer skills, language and math
- Free trial for introductory courses included
- No prior knowledge required
Introductory Courses
- For students ages 8+
- Mastery Pathways of our most popular courses
- No prior knowledge required
- Some adult support for downloads required
Advanced Courses
- For students ages 12+
- Advanced Mastery Pathways with courses in AI, Cybersecurity, and more
- Introductory courses recommended as a pre-requisite
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