This course from the University of Maryland teaches you to assess entrepreneurial opportunities by examining the idea, the industry conditions, and your own abilities.

Many of us would like to become entrepreneurs, but only a few of us will ever take the plunge.

It's estimated that of all students who attend entrepreneurship courses globally each year, only around 2% actually start a venture.

Learning to sort the good business opportunities from the bad should help us follow up on our entrepreneurial intentions.

Dr. James Green is the Managing Director of Learning and Development for the University of Maryland's Technology Enterprise Institute.

In this edX course from the University of Maryland, Green presents his Opportunity Analysis Canvas, designed to help aspiring and current entrepreneurs effectively choose and create a venture.

Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities covers the entrepreneurial psyche, analysis of industries and competitors, and adding value to a product beyond the current market offerings.