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Hermes Courses Offered

Let's outline the digital course work for each subject in your avatar-driven school. Each subject will be broken down into key modules, assignments, interactive activities, and assessments, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

1. Business Fundamentals & Strategy

Modules:

  • Introduction to Business Structures and Models

  • Competitive Market Analysis

  • Strategic Planning for Growth

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  • Case Studies: Successful Startups and Corporations

Coursework:

  • Readings on different business structures (LLC, S-Corp, etc.).

  • Case study analysis on companies like Amazon and Tesla.

  • Create a business plan for a hypothetical company.

  • Develop a market entry strategy for a product.

Assessment:

  • Weekly quizzes on business terminology and structures.

  • Capstone project: Develop a business model canvas and pitch it to a virtual board of avatar investors.

2. Financial Literacy & Wealth Management

Modules:

  • Fundamentals of Personal Finance

  • Saving, Budgeting, and Debt Management

  • Investment Basics: Stocks, Bonds, Real Estate, and Alternatives

  • Tax Planning and Wealth Preservation

  • Building Long-term Wealth: Retirement Planning and Legacy

Coursework:

  • Budgeting exercise: Create a personal budget and investment plan.

  • Portfolio management simulation using virtual stock market tools.

  • Analyze case studies of wealth accumulation strategies from financial leaders.

Assessment:

  • Assignments: Create a 5-year financial plan.

  • Interactive simulations: Investment games using real-world market data.

3. Goal Setting & Achievement

Modules:

  • The Psychology Behind Goal Setting

  • SMART Goals and Performance Metrics

  • Time Management and Productivity Techniques

  • Overcoming Obstacles and Procrastination

  • Building Habits for Long-Term Success

Coursework:

  • Write and refine personal and professional SMART goals.

  • Journaling exercise to track daily productivity and time management.

  • Create a vision board and future goal mapping exercise using digital tools.

Assessment:

  • Self-assessment of goal progress every week.

  • Submit a progress report demonstrating improvements in goal completion.

4. Leadership & Management

Modules:

  • Leadership Theories and Styles

  • Building and Leading High-Performance Teams

  • Decision-Making and Problem-Solving in Business

  • Conflict Resolution and People Management

  • Scaling and Managing a Growing Business

Coursework:

  • Role-playing exercises: Leadership in crisis simulations.

  • Case study: Analyze leadership strategies in successful companies.

  • Create a leadership development plan for yourself.

Assessment:

  • Leadership assessment test to determine strengths and weaknesses.

  • Final project: Develop and present a team-building strategy for an expanding company.

5. Marketing, Sales & Branding

Modules:

  • Fundamentals of Marketing and Sales

  • Branding and Positioning Strategies

  • Digital Marketing: SEO, Social Media, and Email Campaigns

  • Understanding Customer Psychology and Buying Behavior

  • Sales Funnels and Conversion Optimization

Coursework:

  • Create a branding strategy for a hypothetical product.

  • Develop a complete sales funnel for a business and track its performance.

  • Run a digital marketing campaign using Facebook and Google Ads simulations.

Assessment:

  • Marketing plan submission, complete with budget and campaign timelines.

  • Create and present a sales pitch for an avatar-based roleplay.

6. Negotiation & Persuasion

Modules:

  • Introduction to Negotiation Techniques

  • The Art of Persuasion: Ethos, Pathos, Logos

  • Conflict Resolution and Win-Win Negotiation Strategies

  • Understanding and Overcoming Objections

  • Influence in Business: Ethical Considerations

Coursework:

  • Role-play negotiation scenarios with avatars simulating various business environments.

  • Write and analyze persuasive pitches for different industries.

  • Study famous negotiations in history and what made them successful.

Assessment:

  • Weekly live negotiations in small groups, graded on performance.

  • Final assessment: Negotiate a mock business deal and achieve a favorable outcome.

7. Emotional Intelligence & Personal Development

Modules:

  • Introduction to Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

  • Building Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation

  • Social Skills and Empathy in Leadership

  • Resilience and Adaptability in Challenging Situations

  • Continuous Personal Development: Lifelong Learning

Coursework:

  • Interactive EQ self-assessment with real-time feedback.

  • Group discussions on emotional intelligence in leadership.

  • Create a personal development roadmap.

Assessment:

  • Emotional intelligence test.

  • Create a reflective journal on growth and interpersonal skills over the course.

8. Finance & Investment Strategy

Modules:

  • Corporate Finance Fundamentals

  • Equity, Debt, and Capital Structure

  • Investment and Portfolio Management

  • Risk Management: Hedging and Options

  • Case Studies: Analyzing Real-World Financial Statements

Coursework:

  • Analyze financial statements of Fortune 500 companies.

  • Create an investment portfolio balancing risk and return.

  • Study the capital structure of large firms like Apple or Microsoft.

Assessment:

  • Case study presentations on successful corporate finance strategies.

  • Final exam: Create a detailed financial plan for a company expansion.

9. Tech & Digital Skills for Business

Modules:

  • Basics of Digital Transformation in Business

  • Data Analytics for Business Decision Making

  • Automation and AI: Tools for Productivity

  • Social Media Marketing: Using Technology for Growth

  • Digital Literacy: Working with Cloud, SaaS, and Automation Tools

Coursework:

  • Create a data analytics dashboard for business KPIs.

  • Write and implement a digital transformation plan for a small business.

  • Simulation: Build and optimize a digital marketing campaign using automated tools.

Assessment:

  • Practical: Build a digital tool (dashboard or app) for a business need.

  • Final test: Complete a digital audit of a company and suggest improvements.

10. Ethics, Influence & Manipulation

Modules:

  • Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance

  • Psychology of Influence and Persuasion

  • Recognizing and Avoiding Manipulative Tactics

  • The Balance Between Influence and Manipulation

  • Ethical Dilemmas in Business: Case Studies

Coursework:

  • Write an essay on ethical influence in business, with real-world examples.

  • Analyze manipulative marketing techniques and how to avoid unethical strategies.

  • Case study: Analyze a business scandal and identify where ethics were breached.

Assessment:

  • Final paper on the ethics of manipulation in modern business.

  • Interactive debate on ethical vs. manipulative business practices.

Each subject will have ongoing support from the avatar-driven AI coaches, with interactive lessons, live simulations, and gamified assessments. This dynamic approach ensures learners become experts in business, finance, goal setting, and personal success.

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