This course has been developed to give a sound understanding of five more common finance related risks in the context of entrepreneurship. This involved discussion on the dangers of fast growth, pricing strategies, tracking accounting, managing operating cycle, and forecasting cashflow. Each of the topics has been explained using easy to follow, relatable examples so that anyone without a formal business education can understand them.

The course has been organised around the five most common risks so it does not delve into definitions. Instead, it prescribes actionable steps that can be taken to tackle each of these challenges.
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If you can think critically, you are an asset to your company! When employees use information from a broader and more neutral perspective, a team excels in comprehensive and sustainable decision making.
This course on critical thinking will pave a way for any learner who is eager to improve his decision-making skills. It discusses a number of key elements that elaborate on different concepts objectively and considers various facts to reach a sound and logical conclusion. With relevant explanations and examples, this course will teach you how to identify and break down problems into small sections, sync theories with real-life problems, ask questions and provide solutions, and some common pitfalls that require quick actions. After completing the course, you will be able to bring creative solutions to the table and help the business evolve and become competitive.
Like all other courses at BYLCx, this course uses a combination of video lectures, text summary, and a quiz to help learners understand each concept perfectly before proceeding to the next. Whereas appropriate, the course provides template documents so that the learners can put their learnings into practice.
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One of the more common misconceptions about creativity is that it is an inherent trait and cannot be learnt. However, if you start to see creative thinking as a process which helps you communicate new ideas in an innovative and engaging way, look at problems from diverse perspectives, and generate novel solutions, you soon understand that creative thinking skills can be developed. You can train yourself to break away from routine and habit to tap into your creative self.
In this course, you will be introduced to a set of behaviors and techniques that will augment your ability to generate novel ideas or solutions to problems. You will learn what hinders us from being creative and how to overcome them. While some of the tools discussed in the course are suited to be used on your own, others work well for a group enabling you to facilitate group sessions for a better creative outcome.
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This course covers the key concepts of finance anyone from any profession needs to know about to manage their finances better. We have carefully avoided the use of any jargon whereas possible to make the content accessible for everyone.
The course will give students an understanding of three key financial statements of a business. Upon completing the course, students would be able to assess the performance and financial health of a company. To get the most out of this course, a student should make as many financial statements as possible by visiting any public company’s website.
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A lot of uncertainty comes with a new job. You will encounter a new environment, meet new people, and will handle a new set of responsibilities. This might seem a little overwhelming at the beginning but remember that it is the best time to establish your professional brand and chart your career course.

This course is designed for people who want to be recognized as a valuable team member at his new workplace. It discusses various strategies a recruiter can follow to highlight his/her visibility. You will get a thorough idea of how to adopt long term strategies, find mentors, create a support network, and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors once you complete the course. It will assist you in each step every time you need guidelines to make a smart move at your new workplace.</p>

Like all other courses at BYLCx, this course uses a combination of video lectures, text summary, and a quiz to help learners understand each concept perfectly before proceeding to the next. Whereas appropriate, the course provides template documents so that the learners can put their learnings into practice.
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If you have never heard of the Gantt Chart, you are not alone. However, if you are interested in a career in Project Management, this is a must-have tool in your skillsets. Gantt chart gives you a visual overview of each individual task of your project and its duration. It helps to prepare realistic project deadlines. It is widely used by project managers and other professionals to keep track of their projects. In this course, you will learn how to create Gantt charts using Excel. By the end of the course, you will be able to easily create a Gantt chart on your own in a short amount of time.
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If you believe that only the extroverts can excel at networking, and you have to be fake to be good at networking, you should take this course. If you think the hardest step of networking is starting a conversation, this course is for you. If you want to learn how to use social media to expand your network, this course will help you as well.
In this course, Career Counsellor Farah Chowdhury guides you to identify the most important people in your network and helps you prioritize who is most critical to your success. You would also learn how to make the best use of networking events. Last, she helps put all the elements together into a plan you can use to become a better networker.
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Teamwork and collaboration are one of the most cited 21st-century skills. Whether you are in a university or in a full-time job, you are required to work in a group setting. What makes an effective team member? Are there any steps you can follow to become an effective team member? In this course, we explore these questions and present a roadmap that you can follow to become an effective team member.
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Excel is a powerful tool for organizing data and performing basic to complex mathematical calculations. Large amounts of data can be represented as charts or graphs for easy presentation or for analyzing and making predictions based on the data. It is used to manage data to help you be more organized and get work done faster.
Excel is not only used by accountants - it is used by students, office workers, teachers, business owners, and even scientists. It is a very in-demand skill and necessary in almost every job sector.
In this course, you will learn the basics of excel from understanding conditional formatting to using functions such as SUM, MIN, etc.
This course is taught through a combination of video lectures and quizzes.
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Imagine this scenario. You have an unplanned chance to introduce yourself to someone that can make a significant difference to your career or startup. This opportunity could change the direction of your professional life or business, but you only have a few moments to convince them to take an interest. Introducing yourself or your business to someone within a minute or less is called an elevator pitch, and this sort of situation is more common than you may think.
In this course, you will learn tips on how to prepare and deliver an effective elevator pitch so that you maximize your chances of engaging important stakeholders to get ahead with your career or business.
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In this course, you will learn how to organize, articulate, and implement business ideas using the business model canvas. You’ll learn to identify and communicate the nine key elements of a business model: Customer Segments, Value Proposition, Channels, Customer Relationships, Key Resources, Key Activities, Key Partners, Revenue Streams, and Cost Structure. The course will also show you how to easily sketch out your ideas visually and articulate them in a language that anybody can understand instead of starting with a complex business plan.
What you’ll learn:
• Understand the meaning and importance of business models
• Understand the 9 building blocks that make up any business
• Learn how to sketch out your idea using the business model canvas
• Communicate your business idea more effectively
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Navigating complex legal issues can be daunting, and any serious founder needs to have a working understanding of their legal obligations and pay attention to detail when starting their companies. Being thoughtful and organized when starting your business can save you from much greater difficulty and cost in the long run. This course will introduce you to essential legal concepts related to starting and running a company. These include an introduction to various business forms, the process for registering a business and company, overview of necessary documents and licenses, roles of different stakeholders, and more.

The Legal Circle is the go-to law firm for startups in Bangladesh, and plays an active role in developing our startup ecosystem. The Legal Circle provides legal support and guidance to help founders get started, and transition from seed through to venture capital stages of their growth.
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Bangladesh is one of the world's top sources of freelancing services, and with the right knowledge and setup, you can work for local and international clients from your own home. Freelancing is a broad term that can cover many skills, but there are some key principles to follow if you want to build a successful career and earn as a freelancer. This course covers an overview of this sector, how to get started, as well as best practices to help you win projects and build a good reputation.

Taufiq Haque, a top-rated freelancer on Upwork and Fiverr, and the founder of Fraktal Creative, will share his insights and tips to help you get started with your freelancing career.