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Program Overview
Lifelong Learning Courses and Programs
Starting Up
Starting Up is an open online course that covers the basics of startup entrepreneurship. The course is available in English and can be started at any time.
Date:
The course can be started at any time.
Teaching times:
The course is self-paced.
Subject area:
Entrepreneurship
Teaching format:
Online
Service provider:
Aalto University
Level:
Basic level
Credits:
1 Aalto University credit (ECTS)
Price:
Free
Application period:
No application is required for the course.
Target group‰ and Pre-knowledge requirements
- No prior knowledge requirements. The course is open to anyone interested in the subject.
- The course is open to anyone interested in the subject.
Course Description
Learn to think like an entrepreneur and solve problems by creating something new!
Starting Up is an open online course that covers the basics of startup entrepreneurship. The course is available in English and can be started at any time. The course is self-paced, and no prior knowledge is required.
On the course, you will learn about entrepreneurship, from customer acquisition to team formation and problem definition. The course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to startup entrepreneurship, and it is suitable for anyone interested in the subject.
The idea for the course was born out of a discussion among student members of the startup Accelerator Kiuka, and it has been developed in collaboration with the venture capital firm Maki.vc, Aalto University's entrepreneurship program Aalto Ventures Program, and the technology company Reaktor.
For university and college students, Aalto University grants 1 credit for completing the course. For others, Aalto University Grants 1 credit for completing the course through the FITech network university.
Additional Information
- Updated: 18.9.2025
- The course is free and open to anyone interested in the subject.
- No prior knowledge is required to take the course.
- The course is self-paced and can be started at any time.
- Aalto University Grants 1 credit for completing the course.