Overview
The Excellence in Entrepreneurship program provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools to launch and grow a successful business. The curriculum emphasizes excellence, inclusivity, community engagement, and actionable learning that leads to measurable results.
The program concludes with a fully developed Lean Business Canvas (LBC) — an actionable roadmap ready for implementation.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define a clear vision and mission aligned with personal values and community needs.
- Apply foundational business principles to real-world situations.
- Create scalable systems and processes for sustainable growth.
- Identify and address common entrepreneurial challenges.
- Prepare and present a complete Lean Business Canvas.
Week-by-Week Outline
Week 1 – Discovering Your Why
Participants explore their personal motivations for becoming entrepreneurs, reflecting on values, goals, and the deeper reasons behind their business ideas. This week lays the groundwork for connecting passion with purpose.
Week 2 – Crafting Your Vision and Mission
The focus shifts to shaping a clear, compelling vision statement and defining a mission that will guide decision-making, inspire others, and serve as a foundation for the business strategy.
Week 3 – Laying the Foundation for Success
Participants begin establishing the core principles and systems needed for a strong business structure. This week introduces strategies for organization, scalability, and operational readiness.
Week 4 – Turning Ideas into Structure
Ideas are broken down into practical, actionable components. Students identify the resources, capabilities, and steps required to turn a concept into a functioning business model.
Week 5 – Building Operational Systems
Participants design operational processes that ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability. This includes exploring tools, technology, and workflows that support daily operations.
Week 6 – Planning for Sustainable Growth
The emphasis is on developing revenue models, setting pricing strategies, and understanding how to adapt systems as the business grows. Students explore the balance between stability and expansion.
Week 7 – Identifying Barriers
This week examines common challenges entrepreneurs face, from market competition to resource limitations, helping participants assess potential risks before they become obstacles.
Week 8 – Overcoming Challenges
Students develop targeted strategies for addressing barriers identified in the previous week. Emphasis is placed on leveraging resources, building partnerships, and fostering resilience.
Week 9 – Refining Your Business Model
Participants integrate feedback and refine their Lean Business Canvas, ensuring that all elements are clear, cohesive, and aligned with the overall vision and mission.
Week 10 – Finalizing and Presenting Your Lean Business Canvas
The program concludes with participants presenting their completed Lean Business Canvas for review and feedback. This final week focuses on preparing concrete next steps for launching or expanding the business.
Learning Methods
- Interactive Workshops – Apply weekly concepts to your own business.
- Case Studies – Learn from real-world examples of success and challenges.
- Peer Collaboration – Share ideas and receive constructive feedback.
- Mentorship – Gain guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Final Deliverable
Each participant will complete and present a Lean Business Canvas, providing a clear, actionable plan for their business launch or growth.