The Business Entrepreneurship Short Course teaches you how to develop your own business idea and turn it into a successful startup. You learn together with fellow participants what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.

The Benefits of the Course:

• Generate business ideas
• Develop and validate a business model (business plan) for your idea
• Apply different growth strategies for your startup
• Make money and finance your startup
• Build a winning team
• Take the social aspects of your startup into account
• Understanding your environment and how it impacts your business

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Entrepreneurial Skills & Competencies

Lesson 2: Business Readiness Test

Lesson 3: Building Blocks of a Successful Business - Using the Business Model Canvas

Lesson 4: Understanding How Demand, Supply & Other Market Forces Impact Business Success In Nigeria

Lesson 5: Seeking Business Advice

Lesson 6: Understanding Partnership and Finding the Right One

Lesson 7: Writing a Business Plan (Part 1)

Lesson 8: Writing a Business Plan (Part 2)

Lesson 9: How to Raise Money For Your Business in Nigeria

Lesson 10: Keeping on the Right Side of the Law; Regulation & Taxes

Lesson 11: Maximizing Technology For Your Business

Lesson 12: Growth - Your SME Can Become a Multi-National

Assessments

This course has quizzes at the end of most Lessons. Please ensure you carefully read the instructions and questions before attempting the questions.