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Marshall Skills Exchange

FASTER WV Entrepreneurship Program

Build Your Skills

Grow Your Business

An Entrepreneurial Learning Path

Advantage Valley’s FASTER WV Entrepreneurship Program has partnered with Marshall Skills Exchange to create a flexible and affordable way for aspiring founders and small business owners to build real-world skills and confidence.

Online courses can play an important role for both the individual and for business by offering a cost-effective, targeted approach to training and upskilling. Through courses on the Marshall Skills Exchange, learners gain in-demand knowledge with on-demand delivery—empowering entrepreneurs and businesses alike to grow and adapt in today’s fast-changing economy.

The FASTER WV Entrepreneurial Learning Path includes 12 stackable courses designed to guide you from idea to launch!

FASTER WV Entrepreneurial Learning Courses

Learn at your pace.
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Identifying & Validating Your Business Idea

Learn how to brainstorm, refine, and validate business ideas through market research and customer discovery.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Market Research and Understanding Your Customer

Explore techniques to understand market demand, identify customer personas, and analyze competitors.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Legal Business Structures and Registrations

Choose the right legal structure and learn how to register your business in West Virginia.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Mastering the Business Model Canvas

Design a practical, working business model that supports planning, funding, and growth.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Understanding Small Business Finances

Gain foundational financial literacy, including revenue models, cost structure, and profitability.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Business Bookkeeping and Basic Accounting

Learn to organize your books, track expenses, and understand your financial reports.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Building Your Brand and Marketing Strategy

Create a clear brand identity and simple marketing plan that connects with your audience.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Social Media and Digital Marketing for Beginners

Use digital tools to build visibility and customer loyalty through practical social media strategies.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Pricing Strategies and Sales Tactics

Understand how to price competitively and close more sales with confidence.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Building a Business Plan

Develop a concise, fundable business plan to guide your business forward.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Accessing Capital: Grants, Loans and Crowdfunding

Explore funding options and learn how to prepare to access them successfully.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Launching and Growing Your Business

Prepare for launch, measure early success, and plan for long-term growth.

Price: $49.99
FASTER WV clients working with a business coach qualify for a free coupon.

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Why Microcredentials?

  • Flexible & Focused – Learn one skill at a time, on your schedule.
  • Affordable – Pay as you go, or qualify for free access through FASTER WV.
  • Practical – Every course delivers hands-on, real-world business tools.
  • Recognized – Earn a Marshall University Microcredential for each completed course.
Enroll and Start Your Entrepreneurial Journey
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Scholarships for FASTER WV Clients

Current clients, contact your FASTER WV coach for details and your course coupon code!

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About FASTER WV

FASTER WV, Advantage Valley’s Entrepreneurship Program, helps entrepreneurs with:

  • Free or discounted training opportunities
  • Business coaching and technical assistance
  • Connections to funding and resources

Support for this program is provided by The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation.

Advantage Valley clients should reach out to their business coach to access free course coupons.

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