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MITx: Becoming an Entrepreneur (edX)

Run by MIT (LaunchX) via edX

OnlineOnline (global)~4 weeks, 2-4 hrs/weekFreeOpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>Becoming an Entrepreneur is a self-paced online course on MITx Online, adapted from MIT Launch's LaunchX programme. It guides learners through founding a company, from identifying opportunities to pitching customers, using MIT's Disciplined Entrepreneurship approach.</p><ul><li>Open to learners of all ages and backgrounds; no prior business experience required</li><li>Estimated six weeks of self-paced study; start anytime</li><li>Covers market research, customer targeting, product design and testing, pitching, and sales</li><li>Taught by Professor Martin Culpepper and LaunchX founder Laurie Stach</li><li>Free to audit; optional verified certificate available for a fee</li></ul><p>Enrolment is handled directly on MITx Online through the course page.</p>

Who can apply

Open to all ages and backgrounds; no prior business or entrepreneurship experience required

What you get

Certificate

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Who runs this?+

Run by MIT (LaunchX) via edX. More on their website.

Who can apply?+

Open to all ages and backgrounds; no prior business or entrepreneurship experience required

Is it paid?+

Free to apply. No participant fees.

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Last verified 22 April 2026·Updated 14 April 2026·Source