Question 1

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

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Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option: The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

Question 2

What is Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women?

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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women is a collection of 10 core courses which provide a practical business education - strengthening your business knowledge, skills and plans for growth. This core collection is supplemented by a range of shorter elective courses. The courses are suitable for any entrepreneur looking to take their business to the next level.

Question 3

Does this course offer a certificate for completion?

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There is not a certificate offered for completion of individual courses in the 10,000 Women collection. (The FAQ above is a standard Coursera message and does not apply to this course.)

Question 4

Do I need to take all of the courses in Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women, or take the courses in a specific order?

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No. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Womenoffers a flexible online learning experience. You can take any course, or combination of courses, to tailor your learning journey to your individual business growth needs. Participants find that completing all 10 core courses enables them to explore all the key elements of their business and develop a thorough plan for their business's growth.

Question 5

Can I take the course for free?

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The course is entirely free for all participants.

Question 6

How long does the course take?

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The course has been designed with approximately five hours of engagement. You can take as long as you need to complete the course without losing access.

Question 7

What if I need more time to complete the course?

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If you want more time to complete the course, or wish to return to it later, Coursera may prompt you to reset your deadlines. This doesn't affect your progress, but you will need to reset so you see can the most up-to-date course content and take the quizzes. It takes seconds and is very easy.

Question 8

What are the benefits of completing the course?

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By completing the course, you will gain skills and strategies for developing your business growth, focussed on refining your key business growth opportunity, essential for successful business growth. Once you complete the course, you will also receive additional learning materials to further support your business, including video, exercises and detailed guidance on related topics to further expand your skills and knowledge.

Question 9

What are the benefits of completing all 10 courses?

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If you choose to complete all 10 courses, you will explore and develop all the key areas to promote and plan your business's growth. You will also be able to fully develop your Business Growth Plan (BGP). Your BGP is a valuable output and provides a framework for your business opportunity. It encourages you to analyze yourself, your business and environment, and guides your business growth. You can develop your BGP by completing a series of exercises in the 10 courses of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women.Eligible participants who complete all 10 courses will also be invited to join the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Alumni Community, offering a range of benefits to further your business growth including events, further training and fellowship opportunities. Visit the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women site to find out more.

Question 10

Should I take the core collection or elective courses first?

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You can take the courses in 10,000 Women in any order. The elective courses are designed to complement the core collection of 10 courses and can be completed before, after or between core courses, depending on you and your business's

Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

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