Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs (Coursera)

"Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs" is one of three courses in the "Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Specialization" by Coursera and the University of Maryland. This specialization explores the critical legal and business issues entrepreneurs face as they build and launch a new venture. Learners examine real-world scenarios and address legal and business issues from ideation to all of the important junctures along the path to success. Significant attention is placed on new venture formation, intellectual property management, and contracts and financing arrangements.

What You Will Learn

- Understand how legal contracts and agreements impact the success of entrepreneurs.

- Appreciate the role of torts, liability, and negligence in creating and managing products and services.

- Examine how to create, evaluate, and negotiate contracts and sales agreements.

- Know the advantages and disadvantages of different types of venture financing.

Course 3 of 3 in the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Specialization

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Introduction to Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs

Get acquainted with the learning experience and course format, meet the faculty, and connect with classmates from across the globe.

Torts

WEEK 2

Contracts

WEEK 3

Sales Agreements and Warranties

Raising Capital

WEEK 4

Managing Risk

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