Starting an Ecommerce Business: Zero to First Sale

Most first-time online store owners skip straight to picking a platform and a logo, then wonder six months later why nothing sold. This course starts where it actually matters: proving demand exists before you spend a dollar on inventory or ads, understanding the tradeoffs between dropshipping and holding your own stock, and building a pricing model that survives real-world costs like returns, payment fees, and shipping.

Across seven lessons you'll learn how to validate a product idea cheaply before committing, how sourcing and supplier relationships actually work, what an online store setup needs conceptually regardless of which platform you choose, how to price for a sustainable margin instead of a guess, how organic and paid marketing work together for a brand nobody has heard of yet, and how fulfillment and customer service either make or break repeat business.

Every lesson ends with a flashcard set and a Quick Check quiz, and a final exam ties the whole system together.

This course is for educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Consult qualified professionals before starting a business.