Creative Enterprises

Launching a creative enterprise calls for fundamental entrepreneurial skills: it is essential to possess the knowledge and expertise required to meet the challenges of creating and keeping a business viable. Thus, throughout this 3-module course, you will learn about specific methodologies to strengthen entrepreneurial abilities, review key financial management concepts for a business, and discover platforms and funding options for creative enterprises, among other topics. Discover the landscape of creative enterprises across Latin America and the Caribbean, the obstacles entrepreneurs faced, the ways they have overcome them, and the opportunities they have seized. The translation of this course into English was made possible thanks to funding from the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility , a private sector development program jointly funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and the Government of Canada. This is a self-paced course , meaning you can register at any time, even if the course has been open for a while. If you choose the Audit Track , you’ll have unlimited access to course materials, but you won’t be able to complete the graded activities or earn a certificate. If you choose the Verified Certificate Track , you’ll be able to access all course content and assessments until the course closing date after making a 19 USD payment. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a verified certificate and a digital badge , allowing you to showcase your academic and professional achievements—for example, on social media platforms. Did you know edX offers financial aid to help learners obtain the verified certificate and digital badge? edX offers financial assistance to students who face difficulties in paying the fee. Simply enroll in the course and submit a financial aid application . • For more details, check the FAQ section below. 3b:T518, <

• Identify the key traits of creative entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), along with their major challenges and potential strategies for success in a creative enterprise.
• Understand the core entrepreneurial skills and methodologies required to develop a creative enterprise that meets the demands of the 21st century.
• Identify the most important financial concepts for managing creative enterprises and the considerations for choosing the best financing option available.