In a crowd of people, one women is in focus. Her hands are clasped below her chin.

What steps can I take to launch my business?

This self-paced, 13-course program from DreamBuilder provides a step-by-step framework for launching or growing your own small business.


DreamBuilder offers a step-by-step framework for launching or growing your own small business.

13 Courses25-30 HoursComplete at your own paceCreate a personalized business plan

Why we love this program:

  • The Start or Grow a Business program will teach you tried-and-true methods based in today’s technology and market.
  • Courses are interactive, convenient for your schedule, and provide a step-by-step framework for launching or growing your own small business.
  • At the end of the program, you will have a completed, personalized business plan that will help turn your dream into a reality.

This free online program is available in Spanish and English. Create an account with DreamBuilder to begin.


Learn more about ASU’s partnership with DreamBuilder: 

DreamBuilder was the vision of Freeport-McMoRan, a premier natural resource company. Wherever the company operates, they work to make sure that girls and women have opportunities to be full participants in economic development and access to greater levels of prosperity.

Freeport-McMoRan partnered with Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University to create a top-notch curriculum for DreamBuilder that would teach women the fundamentals for owning their own business.

While DreamBuilder specifically designs its courses for the unique needs of women entrepreneurs, it is available to anyone.


It takes a team! This page was created for humans, by humans. A huge thanks to all of the humans that made this possible, including: Bailey Gading, Courtney Huynh, Eric Heimbecker, Marissa Scragg, Nyasha Stone Sheppard

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