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Average Duration

1-2 months

Monthly Tuition

$500.00

Next Start Date

August 1, 2025

ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø This Course

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the legal aspects of founding a company. Learners will explore various legal entities and companies, highlighting their differences and implications for the business. The course will delve into corporate/constitutional documents, such as Articles of Association, and provide a clear understanding of their drafting and amendment processes. A significant portion of this course is dedicated to understanding investor rights, terms, and jargon, and the business impact of each of these elements, including Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and Anti-dilution. The course will also offer an in-depth look into the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) Standards, a set of guidelines most venture capitalists use globally. We will cover topics such as Term Sheets, Subscription/Stock Purchase Agreements, Shareholder agreements, and Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs). Learners will understand how to build and manage capitalization tables and cover core policies like diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Career-Ready Skills

Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
Finance
Finance
Startup Strategy
Startup Strategy
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How learning happens at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

Here, learning is designed around you. Experience a flexible and engaging path to mastering new skills and knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

 

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Explore various legal entities and their business implications.
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Analyze corporate documents and amendment processes.
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Understand investor rights, terms, and jargon.
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Build and manage capitalization tables and core policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What support is available for learners?
ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø offers learners support from our Success Advisors, who can advise on academic planning, enrollment, time management, and other issues related to life as a student and working adult. ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø also offers other types of academic support, such as a writing resource center, research assistance from our online Librarian, and learning support within courses from the course instructor and the course facilitator. ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø also offers opportunities for learners to connect with each other to get support from their peers, include a Peer Mentor program and alumni communities.
What time commitment do I need to make?
Learners should expect to commit a minimum of 15-20 hours per week, per course. The max duration to complete a course is 8 weeks, but learners can move at a quicker pace if they like.
What's the deadline to enroll?
You may enroll at any time, but we recommend you enroll at least one week before your first course. This gives you enough time to complete your orientation and explore the learning environment before you start.
I missed the application deadline. Can I still apply?
You can! We accept new learners on the first of each month. So even though you missed one deadline, there's another start date around the corner.

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