The Business Model and Value Proposition
45 minutes • Knowledge check required • Work product required
Identify the core parts of a simple business model.
Business Readiness
Business Readiness Foundations
Move from a business idea to a professional, organized, and action-ready foundation.
This practical course introduces business structure, service clarity, documentation, customer readiness, pricing preparation, and the next steps needed to operate professionally.
5 factual lessons
5 scored knowledge checks
Course final exam
Private journal reflections
Charts and activation assignments
Reviewed workplace assignments
Employment-readiness capstone
Original curriculum
Full Learning Path
Know Your Customer, Problem, and Outcome
45 minutes • Knowledge check required • Work product required
Build a customer profile using evidence rather than assumption.
Pricing, Costs, and Break-Even
50 minutes • Knowledge check required • Work product required
Classify basic fixed, variable, direct, and indirect costs.
Operations, Policies, Records, and Risk
50 minutes • Knowledge check required • Work product required
Map the customer journey from inquiry through follow-up.
The 30-Day Business Readiness Plan
50 minutes • Knowledge check required • Work product required
Prioritize readiness gaps using impact and urgency.
Business Readiness Foundations Final Examination
Ten scored questions with answer explanations. An 80% passing score is required and retakes are allowed.
Business Readiness Operations Binder
Produce a reviewed work sample that can be included in a learner portfolio and discussed with an employer, school, or community partner.