Online Course Entrepreneurial Mindset and startup skills
Skill Developement

Entrepreneurial Mindset and startup skills

This course develops the ability to think creatively, identify opportunities, and take calculated risks essential for entrepreneurial success. It equips learners with practical startup skills such as idea validation, business model development, innovation, financial planning, and pitching. The course fosters problem-solving, adaptability, and resilience, enabling individuals to transform ideas into viable business ventures in a dynamic and competitive environment.
Course ModeOnline
Duration2 Weeks
Starts27 Jul 2026
Ends08 Aug 2026
Course Fee
₹1,000 /-
Registration Closed
About The Course

Overview

This course on the Entrepreneurial Mindset and Startup Skills develops innovative thinking, opportunity recognition, and practical business abilities. It trains participants to generate and validate ideas, design business models, and grasp the financial, marketing, and operational facets of startups. Emphasizing creativity, risk-taking, resilience, and problem-solving, it fosters a strong entrepreneurial attitude. Through experiential learning, case studies, and projects, learners build confidence to effectively launch and manage ventures. Overall, the program boosts employability, promotes self-reliance, and prepares individuals to drive economic growth with sustainable, scalable business solutions.

Learning Goals

Course Outcomes

  1. Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and identify business opportunities
  2. Create and validate viable business ideas
  3. Design a business model and draft a basic startup plan
  4. Understand key financial, legal, and marketing aspects of startups
  5. Present and pitch a startup idea effectively with confidence
Curriculum

Course / Modules

Day 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

  • Meaning, importance, and types of entrepreneurship
  • Role of startups in economic development
  • Traits of successful entrepreneurs
    Activity: Self-assessment of entrepreneurial traits

Day 2: Developing Entrepreneurial Mindset

  • Growth mindset vs fixed mindset
  • Creativity and opportunity recognition
  • Risk-taking and resilience
    Activity: Case discussion on successful startups

Day 3: Idea Generation and Validation

  • Techniques for idea generation (brainstorming, SCAMPER)
  • Identifying market gaps
  • Concept validation and feasibility
    Activity: Generate and present 2 startup ideas

Day 4: Business Model Development

  • Introduction to Business Model Canvas (BMC)
  • Value proposition design
  • Customer segments and channels
    Activity: Create a basic BMC

Day 5: Market Research and Customer Discovery

  • Primary and secondary research
  • Understanding customer needs
  • Competitor analysis
    Activity: Conduct mini market survey

Day 6: Startup Planning and Strategy

  • Business plan essentials
  • Vision, mission, and objectives
  • Competitive strategies
    Activity: Draft a startup plan outline

Day 7: Financial Basics for Startups

  • Costing, pricing, and budgeting
  • Sources of finance (bootstrapping, angel investors, venture capital)
  • Break-even analysis
    Activity: Simple financial plan preparation

Day 8: Legal and Operational Aspects

  • Forms of business ownership
  • Registration and compliance basics
  • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
    Activity: Identify legal structure for startup idea

Day 9: Marketing and Pitching Skills

  • Branding and digital marketing basics
  • Sales strategies
  • Pitch deck preparation
    Activity: Create and present a pitch

Day 10: Startup Launch and Growth

  • Scaling strategies
  • Challenges faced by startups
  • Failure management and learning
    Activity: Final startup presentation and quiz
Learn From Experts

Our Trainers

CS Dr Dipti Sharma
CS Dr Dipti Sharma
CS Dr. Dipti Sharma A seasoned academician and industry professional with over a decade of experience in Law, Finance, and Management, Dr. Dipti Shar...
Prof. Gunjali Trivedi
Prof. Gunjali Trivedi
she is an academician with *15 years of experience* in teaching, research, and academic administration. My expertise lies in *Finance and Management, ...
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Jha
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Jha
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Jha is an Assistant Professor at Medi-Caps University, Indore. A Ph.D. in Management and UGC-NET qualified academician, he has over...
Dr. Shilpa Saxena Raghuwanshi
Dr. Shilpa Saxena Raghuwanshi
Dr. Shilpa Saxena Raghuwanshi has about 18 years of experience in teaching, research and training in a distinguished manner. Distinction in initiating...
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