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Entrepreneurship: Build the Mindset and Start Your Business
Role Play
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(155 ratings)
1,707 students

Entrepreneurship: Build the Mindset and Start Your Business

Build the Right Mindset to Launch a Startup and Lead as an Entrepreneur. A practical oriented course for global students
Role Play
Created byCol (Dr) Shabbar Shahid. M-Tech, MBA(Fin), CE, FIE(I), PhD
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • The Essence of Entrepreneurship
  • What it takes to be an Entrepreneur
  • The criteria of entrepreneurship
  • The common task of every entrepreneur
  • The vicious cycle of poverty
  • What does an entrepreneur achieve
  • Theory and practice of Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
  • The conceptual model of entrepreneurship
  • Five core elements of Entrepreneurship
  • Self assessment of my potential as an entrepreneur

Course content

1 section • 19 lectures • 2h 17m total length

  • Promo2:48
  • Welcome note0:35
  • Preview3:37
  • Who is an entrepreneur?6:48
  • The criteria of entrepreneurship8:59
  • The common task of every entrepreneur6:18

    Identify the one common thing every entrepreneur must do: break the vicious cycle of poverty by generating money, creating jobs, and making the country rich.

  • You as a student matter the most to me...2:19

    Leave an honest review after you have completed about 25% of the course. Add written feedback so stars are visible to others and help them decide.

  • The vicious cycle of poverty7:43

    Explore the vicious cycle of poverty—demand, production, profit, and income—and how entrepreneurs break it by expanding demand with new products and markets, and raising production through better technology.

  • What does an entrepreneur achieve?6:16

    Entrepreneurs set out to break the vicious cycle of poverty by increasing income. They boost a nation's demand for goods and services, GDP, foreign exchange, exports, and job creation.

  • Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise. The theory7:51
  • Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise. Live example9:32
  • The conceptual model of entrepreneurship16:26

    The conceptual model of entrepreneurship centers on four pillars—the entrepreneur, the enterprise, the entrepreneurship, and the environment—each needing strength to sustain a venture.

  • Five core elements of Entrepreneurship. Part 111:23
  • Five core elements of Entrepreneurship. Part 27:41
  • Self assessment: Is Maya Devi an entrepreneur...?5:54
  • Self assessment: Is Jacob an entrepreneur...?7:25

    Assess whether Jacob proves himself an entrepreneur by displaying perseverance, passion, enthusiasm, risk-taking, value creation, and innovative ideas that could break the vicious cycle of poverty beyond his father's management.

  • Self assessment: Is Jennet an entrepreneur...?6:20
  • Difference between an Entrepreneur and a Manager17:45
  • Evaluate Your Entrepreneurial Potential
  • Am I Cut Out to Be an Entrepreneur?
  • Entrepreneur or Manager: Who Am I?
  • The Real Meaning of Entrepreneurship: Beyond the Buzzwords
  • BONUS2:06

Requirements

  • There are no prerequisites. This is a conceptual educational course about entrepreneurship for people from all walks of life

Description

Master the Mindset, Traits, and Practical Tools of Successful Entrepreneurs – Learn from a Seasoned Army Veteran and Management Expert

Are you ready to become an entrepreneur but unsure if you truly have what it takes?
Do you dream of launching a startup but need a roadmap to turn your idea into a successful enterprise?

This course, Entrepreneurship Development: Do You Have It in You?, is designed to help you discover your entrepreneurial potential, develop critical skills, and understand what separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest. Created by Col (Dr) Shabbar Shahid, a seasoned management consultant, educator, and Army veteran with nearly 40 years of experience, this course blends real-world insights with foundational entrepreneurship theory.


Why Take This Course on Entrepreneurship Development?

In today's fast-changing world, entrepreneurship is a powerful path to innovation, financial independence, and societal impact. But entrepreneurship isn’t just about ideas—it’s about mindset, traits, and action.

Many aspiring founders never evaluate if they possess the core traits of a successful entrepreneur. This course helps you self-assess your capabilities, understand what entrepreneurship really entails, and prepare for the real-world challenges of starting and sustaining a business.

Unlike traditional business school lectures, this course emphasizes practical wisdom along with simplified theory. You’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a structured framework to evaluate, plan, and act.


What You Will Learn:

  • What is Entrepreneurship? A complete understanding of the entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, and enterprise—both in theory and real-life examples.

  • Do You Have It in You? How to evaluate your traits and identify areas for improvement.

  • Five Core Elements of Entrepreneurship and why they matter.

  • Entrepreneur vs. Manager – Key differences that define startup leadership.

  • The Entrepreneur’s Mission – Understanding the common task every entrepreneur must fulfill.

  • Conceptual Models & Practical Applications of entrepreneurial success.

  • The Vicious Cycle of Poverty – and how entrepreneurs break it to create value.


About the Instructor – Col (Dr) Shabbar Shahid

  • Army Veteran | Doctorate in Management | Postgraduate Engineer | MBA | Chartered Engineer

  • “Distinguished Instructor” – Military College of EME

  • 40+ Years of Experience in Industry, Education & Consulting

  • Founder of PRUDENCE Engineering and Financial Consultants

Col Shahid brings a unique blend of discipline, strategy, and practical wisdom from the armed forces and business world. His mission is to empower learners to think like real-world entrepreneurs, not just pass exams.


Who Should Take This Course?

This course is perfect for:

  • Aspiring Entrepreneurs – who are eager to launch startups but need clarity and confidence.

  • Business Professionals – looking to transition into entrepreneurship or understand business fundamentals.

  • Students & Graduates – who want to connect theory with the real world of business.

  • Small Business Owners – aiming to refine their skills and scale up.

  • Career Changers – from any background, considering entrepreneurial ventures.

  • Curious Learners – who want to understand entrepreneurship deeply and practically.


Course Benefits

  • Clarify your entrepreneurial readiness

  • Build a strong foundation in entrepreneurship concepts

  • Gain real-world insights from a seasoned professional

  • Learn through clear, relatable explanations and examples

  • Develop a growth-oriented entrepreneurial mindset


After Completing This Course, You Will Be Able To:

  1. Clearly define what an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, and enterprise truly mean.

  2. Evaluate your personal traits and identify your entrepreneurial potential.

  3. Differentiate between an entrepreneur and a manager with real-life relevance.

  4. Understand the entrepreneurial ecosystem and common challenges.

  5. Apply conceptual and practical models to assess, plan, and launch your own venture.


Get Started Today. Don’t just dream of becoming an entrepreneur—prepare for it. Whether you're launching your first business, pivoting your career, or exploring possibilities, this course is your first step toward entrepreneurial success.

Enroll now and begin your journey toward discovering whether you truly have it in you.

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring Entrepreneurs
  • Business Professionals and Owners of Small Business
  • Those who intend to be entrepreneurs and launch their own startup ventures
  • Those who have already launched their startup ventures but struggling to make it survive
  • Students of MBA and other professional courses where entrepreneurship is an academic subject
  • Any one who is interested in learning about Entrepreneurship

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