This course guides founders and leaders in balancing personal growth with business demands. It provides tools to develop self-awareness, resilience, and humility while leading with purpose. Participants will learn to align personal values with organizational goals, fostering innovation and sustainable impact.
Founder's Legacy
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Personal growth and authentic leadership techniques.
Actionable strategies for aligning business with purpose.
Leadership essentials, including culture-building and decision-making.
Skills you'll gain
- Governance
- Relationship Management
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Organizational Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Culture Transformation
- Growth Strategies
- Personal Development
- Innovation
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Resilience
- Business Operations
- Business Strategy
- Financial Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Team Management
- Business Leadership
- People Management
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August 2025
Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module primarily deals with the experience of being both a founder and a CEO and explores many of the areas you will need to think about in the early phases of your business journey.
What's included
1 video27 readings1 assignment
This module explores the broad concepts of designing, building, managing, and developing an effective team.
What's included
11 readings1 assignment
This module explores concepts and skills you need in order to keep your business running smoothly beyond the start-up phase.
What's included
12 readings1 assignment
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.
If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.
Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.
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