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source_url: https://aws.amazon.com/startups/learn/prepare-to-build
title: "Prepare to Build"
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## Prepare to Build

> The journey to launch a product and bring it to market is not linear. Learn the recommended steps and what to do before you build.

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## Course Details

This learning path consists of 6 lessons covering the essential steps for startup founders preparing to build their product.

### Lessons

| # | Lesson                                                                                             | Duration |
| - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| 1 | [Introduction to minimum viable products](/startups/learn/introduction-to-minimum-viable-products) | 8 mins   |
| 2 | [Potential startup roadblocks](/startups/learn/potential-startup-roadblocks)                       | 4 mins   |
| 3 | [Understanding growth stages](/startups/learn/understanding-growth-stages)                         | 2 mins   |
| 4 | [How to build a product roadmap](/startups/learn/how-to-build-a-product-roadmap)                   | 5 mins   |
| 5 | [Common startup growing pains](/startups/learn/common-startup-growing-pains)                       | 6 mins   |
| 6 | [Establishing your culture](/startups/learn/establishing-your-culture)                             | 4 mins   |

**Total course duration:** ~29 minutes

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## Start Learning

Enroll for free to access all course content.

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