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:
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Introduction to Business Structures and Models
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Competitive Market Analysis
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Strategic Planning for Growth
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Case Studies: Successful Startups and Corporations
Coursework:
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Readings on different business structures (LLC, S-Corp, etc.).
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Case study analysis on companies like Amazon and Tesla.
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Create a business plan for a hypothetical company.
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Develop a market entry strategy for a product.
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Weekly quizzes on business terminology and structures.
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Capstone project: Develop a business model canvas and pitch it to a virtual board of avatar investors.
2. Financial Literacy & Wealth Management
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Fundamentals of Personal Finance
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Saving, Budgeting, and Debt Management
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Investment Basics: Stocks, Bonds, Real Estate, and Alternatives
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Tax Planning and Wealth Preservation
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Building Long-term Wealth: Retirement Planning and Legacy
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Budgeting exercise: Create a personal budget and investment plan.
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Portfolio management simulation using virtual stock market tools.
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Analyze case studies of wealth accumulation strategies from financial leaders.
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Assignments: Create a 5-year financial plan.
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Interactive simulations: Investment games using real-world market data.
3. Goal Setting & Achievement
Modules:
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The Psychology Behind Goal Setting
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SMART Goals and Performance Metrics
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Time Management and Productivity Techniques
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Overcoming Obstacles and Procrastination
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Building Habits for Long-Term Success
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Write and refine personal and professional SMART goals.
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Journaling exercise to track daily productivity and time management.
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Create a vision board and future goal mapping exercise using digital tools.
Assessment:
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Self-assessment of goal progress every week.
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Submit a progress report demonstrating improvements in goal completion.
4. Leadership & Management
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Leadership Theories and Styles
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Building and Leading High-Performance Teams
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Decision-Making and Problem-Solving in Business
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Conflict Resolution and People Management
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Scaling and Managing a Growing Business
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Role-playing exercises: Leadership in crisis simulations.
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Case study: Analyze leadership strategies in successful companies.
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Create a leadership development plan for yourself.
Assessment:
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Leadership assessment test to determine strengths and weaknesses.
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Final project: Develop and present a team-building strategy for an expanding company.
5. Marketing, Sales & Branding
Modules:
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Fundamentals of Marketing and Sales
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Branding and Positioning Strategies
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Digital Marketing: SEO, Social Media, and Email Campaigns
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Understanding Customer Psychology and Buying Behavior
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Sales Funnels and Conversion Optimization
Coursework:
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Create a branding strategy for a hypothetical product.
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Develop a complete sales funnel for a business and track its performance.
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Run a digital marketing campaign using Facebook and Google Ads simulations.
Assessment:
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Marketing plan submission, complete with budget and campaign timelines.
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Create and present a sales pitch for an avatar-based roleplay.
6. Negotiation & Persuasion
Modules:
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Introduction to Negotiation Techniques
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The Art of Persuasion: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
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Conflict Resolution and Win-Win Negotiation Strategies
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Understanding and Overcoming Objections
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Influence in Business: Ethical Considerations
Coursework:
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Role-play negotiation scenarios with avatars simulating various business environments.
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Write and analyze persuasive pitches for different industries.
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Study famous negotiations in history and what made them successful.
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Weekly live negotiations in small groups, graded on performance.
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Final assessment: Negotiate a mock business deal and achieve a favorable outcome.
7. Emotional Intelligence & Personal Development
Modules:
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Introduction to Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
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Building Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation
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Social Skills and Empathy in Leadership
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Resilience and Adaptability in Challenging Situations
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Continuous Personal Development: Lifelong Learning
Coursework:
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Interactive EQ self-assessment with real-time feedback.
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Group discussions on emotional intelligence in leadership.
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Create a personal development roadmap.
Assessment:
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Emotional intelligence test.
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Create a reflective journal on growth and interpersonal skills over the course.
8. Finance & Investment Strategy
Modules:
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Corporate Finance Fundamentals
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Equity, Debt, and Capital Structure
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Investment and Portfolio Management
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Risk Management: Hedging and Options
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Case Studies: Analyzing Real-World Financial Statements
Coursework:
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Analyze financial statements of Fortune 500 companies.
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Create an investment portfolio balancing risk and return.
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Study the capital structure of large firms like Apple or Microsoft.
Assessment:
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Case study presentations on successful corporate finance strategies.
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Final exam: Create a detailed financial plan for a company expansion.
9. Tech & Digital Skills for Business
Modules:
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Basics of Digital Transformation in Business
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Data Analytics for Business Decision Making
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Automation and AI: Tools for Productivity
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Social Media Marketing: Using Technology for Growth
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Digital Literacy: Working with Cloud, SaaS, and Automation Tools
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Create a data analytics dashboard for business KPIs.
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Write and implement a digital transformation plan for a small business.
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Simulation: Build and optimize a digital marketing campaign using automated tools.
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Practical: Build a digital tool (dashboard or app) for a business need.
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Final test: Complete a digital audit of a company and suggest improvements.
10. Ethics, Influence & Manipulation
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Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance
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Psychology of Influence and Persuasion
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Recognizing and Avoiding Manipulative Tactics
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The Balance Between Influence and Manipulation
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Ethical Dilemmas in Business: Case Studies
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Write an essay on ethical influence in business, with real-world examples.
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Analyze manipulative marketing techniques and how to avoid unethical strategies.
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Case study: Analyze a business scandal and identify where ethics were breached.
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Final paper on the ethics of manipulation in modern business.
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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.