Open until 31/12/2026

How to create and launch a company (Part I)

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Santander Open Academy
Santander Open Academy

For

Startups/Scaleups

Entrepreneurial Projects from any country of residence. 

Duration

2 hours teaching hours, which you can do at your own pace

Available languages

Spanish, English, Portuguese

Certificate

Upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion

About the course

In this first part of the course, discover the key factors for accelerating your business, learn to identify the most relevant concepts in lean analytics, and explore the key elements of a pitch as a crucial factor in entrepreneurship.

By completing both parts, you will learn everything from creating a solid business plan to managing the product lifecycle; this programme is designed to take your business to the next level. 

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What you will learn

The key learning objectives of the course are as follows:

  1. Perfect your pitch to attract investors: Learn how to effectively communicate the vision, value and potential of your startup to attract the interest of investors and funders.
  2. Conduct effective market research: Master the techniques and tools to analyse the market. Identify opportunities and validate the viability of your product or service in the current market.
  3. Explore different business models: Become familiar with a wide range of business models, from freemium to marketplace, to identify the most suitable for your startup and understand how to generate a sustainable revenue stream for your business.
  4. Create a solid business plan: Develop a detailed strategic plan that defines the goals, strategies and tactics for the growth and scalability of your business.
  5. Master product lifecycle management: Understand how to manage all stages of the product lifecycle, from conception and development to launch, growth and eventual renewal or discontinuation.

 

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We resolve your questions

No, we currently only have provision for one licence per company.

The course is completely free and it is fully funded by Santander.

We recommend that you access the course on a laptop or a desktop computer, although you will also be able to access it on a mobile device (tablet / phone). You will require an internet connection to access the content as it is not possible to download or review it offline.

When you have finished the course, you will receive a certificate by email which you can download and save.

The course begins as soon as you enrol, and you can complete it at your own pace.

Online classes are on demand and can be completed at your own pace.