Hewlett-Packard Company
has created a free online program called HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE). This is an online
training platform for young and fledging entrepreneurs who wish to gain the
real-life IT and business skills needed to start or grow a business, build
successful companies and create jobs in your own time and at your own pace. The
program is organized in partnerships with various organizations such as Education
Development Center (EDC), United State Agency for International Development (USAID),
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), National
Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), HP Cloud Services,
etc.
At the end of each courses, a customized certificate will be awarded to
the participant.
Courses to Learn in HP LIFE Program
a. Finance (Basic of
Finance; Profit & Loss; Finding Funding; Cash Flow; Sales Forecasting)
b. Marketing (Social Media
Marketing; Unique Value Proposition; Selling Online; Setting Prices; Benefits vs.
Features;
c. Operation (Maximizing
Capacity; Managing Contacts; Customer Relationships; Hiring Staff; Inventory
Management)
d. Communication (Your
Target audience; Effective Presentation; Business Email; Presenting Data;
Effective Websites)
e. Special Topics include Social
Entrepreneurship; Energy Efficiency
and Effective Leadership.
It is easy getting started, you just need to register and update
necessary information, after that, you are free to take any course of your
choice. It is important to join HP LIFE Community in order to connect with
entrepreneurs and trainers from all over the world. You can share experiences,
inspire each other and help grow successful businesses.
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