Start Up! Chicago gives you the tools to turn your big idea into a business opportunity. We’ll take you - step-by-step - through the entire process so you’re prepared to hit the ground running with your new venture. Business plans. Finance. Target markets. Hiring employees. Marketing. This comprehensive 10-week course delivers insight into everything you need to know to be truly successful.

Entrepreneurship taught by entrepreneurs.

We don’t just go by the book. This curriculum comes from a dynamic mix of experienced entrepreneurs and teaching methods. Classroom instruction. Guest entrepreneurs. Technical experts. Case studies. Peer learning. It’s a rich blend of content that’s practical, relevant and easy to understand.

The course is presented by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University and the Lincoln Park Business Development Institute.