Course description

Day 1 (2 hrs): Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Mindset

Lesson 1: What is Entrepreneurship? (30 min)

• Definitions and types (traditional, social, intrapreneurship)
• Myths vs reality
• Entrepreneurial ecosystem overview

Lesson 2: Entrepreneurial Mindset (45 min)

• Growth mindset
• Risk-taking and resilience
• Self-awareness activity: Personal SWOT analysis

Activity (45 min)

• “Who is an entrepreneur?” group discussion
• Reflection: Share your entrepreneurial role model and why

Day 2 (2 hrs): Opportunity Identification & Problem-Solution Fit

Lesson 3: Identifying Opportunities (45 min)

• Market gaps
• Pain points vs needs vs wants
• Trends and innovation triggers

Lesson 4: Problem-Solution Fit (30 min)

• Defining a clear problem statement
• Solution brainstorming frameworks

Activity (45 min)

• Problem identification exercise: groups identify 1 problem and propose a preliminary solution (5-minute group sharing)

Day 3 (2 hrs): Business Models & Validation

Lesson 5: Business Model Basics (45 min)

• Introduction to Business Model Canvas (BMC)
• Key components explained with examples

Lesson 6: Customer Validation (30 min)

• Why validation is critical
• Basic customer interview techniques

Activity (45 min)

• Develop a draft Business Model Canvas for group ideas

• Peer feedback and improvement suggestions

Day 4 (2 hrs): Pitching & Course Wrap-up

Lesson 7: Introduction to Pitching (30 min)

• What makes a good pitch
• Structuring a 3-minute pitch (Problem, Solution, Market, Business model, Ask)

Lesson 8: Pitch Practice & Feedback (60 min)

• Each group/individual presents a short pitch
• Structured peer and facilitator feedback

 Course Conclusion (30 min)

• Key takeaways recap
• Personal entrepreneurial action plan
• Feedback collection from participants

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