<p>Startup School is Y Combinator's free online course on how to start a startup. The self-paced programme covers foundational topics such as ideation, MVP planning, user acquisition, funding, team leadership, and launches, with video instruction from YC partners and industry founders.</p><ul><li>Open to anyone – early-stage founders, side-project builders, and anyone curious about becoming a founder</li><li>Approximately 7 weeks at 1–2 hours per week; entirely self-paced and online</li><li>Includes co-founder matching tools and weekly progress tracking</li><li>Participants who complete the course receive a certificate of completion</li><li>100 completing startups are selected each cohort for US$10,000 in funding</li></ul><p>Enrolment is rolling via sign-up on the Startup School website.</p>