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Entrepreneurship and Business Planning


 Introduces the fundamentals of starting and managing a business.

 Description : This course guides students through market research, business model development, and strategic planning. Interactive projects and mentorship sessions foster entrepreneurial thinking and practical skills for launching a venture.

Category : LifeSkills
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Section 1: Understanding Entrepreneurship  
- Lesson 1: What Is Entrepreneurship?  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Entrepreneurship?  
- Lesson 2: The Entrepreneurial Mindset  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Entrepreneurial Mindset  

Section 2: Basics of Market Research  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Market Research  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Market Research  
- Lesson 2: Identifying Customer Needs  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Identifying Customer Needs  

Section 3: Exploring Business Models  
- Lesson 1: What Is a Business Model?  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: What Is a Business Model?  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to the Business Model Canvas  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduction to the Business Model Canvas  

Section 4: Fundamentals of Business Planning  
- Lesson 1: Writing a Simple Business Plan  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Writing a Simple Business Plan  
- Lesson 2: Setting Clear Business Goals  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Setting Clear Business Goals  

Section 5: Basic Financial Literacy  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Money and Finance  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understanding Money and Finance  
- Lesson 2: Budgeting and Simple Financial Planning  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Budgeting and Simple Financial Planning  


Module 2: Discovering Business Opportunities

Section 1: Spotting Market Trends  
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Emerging Trends  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Recognizing Emerging Trends  
- Lesson 2: Observing Local & Global Influences  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Observing Local & Global Influences  

Section 2: Evaluating Ideas  
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Idea Evaluation  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Techniques for Idea Evaluation  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to SWOT Analysis  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to SWOT Analysis  

Section 3: Understanding the Customer  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Your Target Audience  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Identifying Your Target Audience  
- Lesson 2: Crafting a Simple Value Proposition  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Crafting a Simple Value Proposition  

Section 4: Starting Small Ventures  
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Small Business Opportunities  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Recognizing Small Business Opportunities  
- Lesson 2: Learning from Success Stories  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning from Success Stories  

Section 5: Building a Support Network  
- Lesson 1: The Importance of a Strong Team  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: The Importance of a Strong Team  
- Lesson 2: Finding and Working with a Mentor  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Finding and Working with a Mentor  


Module 3: Planning and Strategy

Section 1: Strategic Thinking Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: What Is Strategy?  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Strategy?  
- Lesson 2: Setting Strategic Objectives  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Setting Strategic Objectives  

Section 2: Project Planning Basics  
- Lesson 1: Planning a Simple Business Project  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Planning a Simple Business Project  
- Lesson 2: Basics of Time Management  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Basics of Time Management  

Section 3: Operational Planning Essentials  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Business Operations  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Business Operations  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Supply Chain Concepts  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduction to Supply Chain Concepts  

Section 4: Marketing Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Basic Marketing Principles  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic Marketing Principles  
- Lesson 2: Overview of Digital Marketing  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Overview of Digital Marketing  

Section 5: Introduction to Risk Management  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Business Risks  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Identifying Business Risks  
- Lesson 2: Basic Risk Mitigation Strategies  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Basic Risk Mitigation Strategies  


Module 4: Launching Your Venture

Section 1: Understanding Legal Structures  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Business Entities  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Business Entities  
- Lesson 2: Basic Licensing and Permits  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Licensing and Permits  

Section 2: Branding Essentials  
- Lesson 1: Elements of a Strong Brand  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Elements of a Strong Brand  
- Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Brand Identity  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Brand Identity  

Section 3: Sales and Customer Care  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Sales Techniques  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basics of Sales Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Customer Service  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Customer Service  

Section 4: Establishing an Online Presence  
- Lesson 1: Setting Up a Basic Website  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Setting Up a Basic Website  
- Lesson 2: Using Social Media for Business  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using Social Media for Business  

Section 5: Executing a Business Launch  
- Lesson 1: Planning a Launch Event  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning a Launch Event  
- Lesson 2: Post-Launch Follow-Up and Adjustments  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Post-Launch Follow-Up and Adjustments  


Module 5: Growth and Sustainability

Section 1: Scaling Your Business  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Business Growth Stages  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Business Growth Stages  
- Lesson 2: Basic Strategies for Scaling Up  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Strategies for Scaling Up  

Section 2: Measuring Success  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Key Performance Indicators  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Key Performance Indicators  
- Lesson 2: Using Simple Metrics for Business Analysis  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Simple Metrics for Business Analysis  

Section 3: Improving Operations  
- Lesson 1: The Concept of Continuous Improvement  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: The Concept of Continuous Improvement  
- Lesson 2: Learning from Feedback  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learning from Feedback  

Section 4: Basics of Financial Growth  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Investment Basics  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Investment Basics  
- Lesson 2: Reinvesting in Your Business  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Reinvesting in Your Business  

Section 5: Planning for the Future  
- Lesson 1: Long-Term Success Planning  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Long-Term Success Planning  
- Lesson 2: Sustainability and Innovation Fundamentals  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sustainability and Innovation Fundamentals