Learn to start a business in 10 weeks online (Alpha-Bet by Vetted)
Alpha-Bet School by Vetted
Check current terms: Individual eligibility, seats and coverage must be confirmed with the provider.
Dates and availability: Status evidence: The Alpha-Bet site says applications for Class 003 are closed and the next semester dates will be announced soon. It offers a "Notify me when applications open" sign-up. Vetted told us there are usually 2 cohorts per year. Application window: No open window right now. Sign up on the Alpha-Bet site to be notified when applications open. Availability limits: Competitive application. For U.S. and Israeli combat veterans (or active reservists) only. Taught in English. Next start: Next class dates not yet announced; usually 2 cohorts per year.
- Credential
- No certificateNo certificate or credential. Online startup course for combat veterans.
Before you decide
- What is free
- $200 fee for U.S. veterans; scholarships available.
- Costs or benefits needed
- $200 program fee for U.S. veterans (500 NIS for Israeli veterans), meant to keep participants committed. Alpha-Bet says scholarships are available if the fee is a barrier.
- Who qualifies
- U.S. and Israeli combat veterans who served in a combat role and completed service in good standing, or active reservists. Transitioning service members can apply. Not for experienced startup founders (Vetted points them to its accelerator) or non-combat veterans. Must be proficient in English.
- What you get
- A 10-week online startup course for combat veterans: live lessons and labs on ideation, customer discovery, business planning and storytelling, building a venture in a small U.S.-Israeli team with a mentor, and pitching to investors at the end. No business idea needed.
- Credential and key limits
- No certificate or credential. Online startup course for combat veterans.
- Format
- Fully online. Two required live meetings a week (a lecture and a lab), plus self-paced modules and team work. Taught in English.
- Duration
- 10 weeks, about 8-10 hours per week
- Location
- Online; open to U.S. and Israeli veterans anywhere.
- Deadline
- Status evidence: The Alpha-Bet site says applications for Class 003 are closed and the next semester dates will be announced soon. It offers a "Notify me when applications open" sign-up. Vetted told us there are usually 2 cohorts per year. Application window: No open window right now. Sign up on the Alpha-Bet site to be notified when applications open. Availability limits: Competitive application. For U.S. and Israeli combat veterans (or active reservists) only. Taught in English.
- Next start
- Next class dates not yet announced; usually 2 cohorts per year.
- Notes
- Nonprofit program. Built for Explorers (no idea yet) and Builders (early idea, looking for co-founders). Graduates join the alumni network and get priority application to the Vetted Accelerator. Contact: info@thevetted.vc.
- Availability
- Closed
- Details checked
- 2026-11-01
Application and credential details
- How to apply
- Open the Alpha-Bet site and check the qualifications and service requirements.
- Choose "Notify me when applications open" to hear when the next class opens.
- Apply when the window opens; admission is competitive.
- Application link
- Open official application page
- Credential or outcome
- No certificate or credential. Online startup course for combat veterans.
- Application details checked
- 2026-11-01
- Application review status
- Official-source review completed
- Sources for these details
- https://alphabet.thevetted.vc/ — checked 2026-11-01
- https://alphabet.thevetted.vc/qualifications — checked 2026-11-01
- Availability checked
- 2026-11-01
- Current availability
- Closed: applications for Class 003 are closed; next dates not yet announced
- Status evidence
- The Alpha-Bet site says applications for Class 003 are closed and the next semester dates will be announced soon. It offers a "Notify me when applications open" sign-up. Vetted told us there are usually 2 cohorts per year.
- Application window
- No open window right now. Sign up on the Alpha-Bet site to be notified when applications open.
- Availability limits
- Competitive application. For U.S. and Israeli combat veterans (or active reservists) only. Taught in English.
- Timing sources