Starting a Business 2: People and Networks
- Course provided by Future Learn
- Study type: Online
- Starts: Anytime
- Price: Free
Course Description
A successful business relies heavily on people and networking. A good team and wider network are essential to success and growth. Whether you have an idea for a future venture or you already have a side-line business whilst studying, this course will help you to recognise the people who can help you take your business forward in both formal and informal business networks.
This course is the second in a series of six about ‘starting a business’.
What topics will you cover?
- The importance of people, teams and networks within business
- Roles within a team
- Methods to develop a team
- Formal and informal business networks
- How to build and expand a professional network
- The business plan: identifying people, teams and networks
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
Available now
Who is the course for?
This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges. They provide a taster of undergraduate study at the University of Leeds and help students to decide which subject to study at university. Completion of the courses will also enhance students’ university applications.
The courses can also be used as a teachers’ classroom enrichment resource.
Courses in this collection are also great for people that want an introduction in the specific subjects discussed in each course.
Who developed the course?
University of Leeds
As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.