Startups
Entrepreneurship for Builders
Overview
Turn what you can build into something people need.
A practical course on finding problems, talking to users and testing ideas quickly, written for people who like to make things.
Level
Beginner
Duration
4 weeks
Lessons
6 lessons
Certificate
Included
What you'll learn
- Find problems worth solving
- Run useful user conversations
- Scope a first version
- Test demand cheaply
- Tell a clear story about your work
Curriculum
2 modules · 6 lessons · about 2 hours
Module 1Problems first3 lessons
- Finding real problemsvideo12 min
- Talking to userstext10 min
- Checkpoint: problemsquiz8 min
Module 2Build and test3 lessons
- Scoping version onevideo12 min
- Testing demandtext10 min
- Project: your one-page planproject45 min
Projects & assignments
- Project: your one-page plan
Requirements
- An idea is helpful but not required
Who it's for
- Student builders
- Makers considering their first venture
Spark Academy
Course material is designed and maintained by the Spark Academy learning team in collaboration with Spark Labs.
Certificate
A Spark Academy certificate of completion is issued when you finish every lesson. Every credential has a public verification page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. A Spark Academy certificate of completion is issued when you finish every lesson.
Can I learn at my own pace?
Yes. All lessons are self-paced and your progress is saved automatically.
Is this demo content?
Course material is development data while the academy is being set up.