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Certificate in Entrepreneurship (Starting a Business)

Entrepreneurship Academy 12 Weeks English

Course Description

A practical, step-by-step program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to transform business ideas into profitable and sustainable ventures. Covers 12 comprehensive modules.

Course Curriculum

Understanding Entrepreneurship, Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurial Mindset & Attitudes.

Generating & Evaluating Business Ideas, Selecting the Right Business Model, Feasibility Analysis.

Understanding Target Markets, Customer Segmentation, Competitor Analysis.

Components of a Business Plan, Defining Vision, Mission, and Strategy, Preparing Investor-Ready Business Plans.

Types of Business Ownership, Registration Procedures, Licenses, Permits, Tax Registration.

Financial Planning, Budgeting, Start-up Cost Estimation, Pricing Strategies, Cash Flow Management.

Personal Funding, Bank Loans, SME Financing, Government Assistance, Preparing Loan Proposals.

Branding and Positioning, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sales Techniques.

Managing Daily Operations, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service Excellence, Quality Management.

Hiring and Retaining Employees, Leadership & Team Building, Performance Management.

Online Business Models, Website and Store Development, Digital Payments.

Scaling a Business, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Succession Planning.

Learning Methodology

  • Interactive online lectures and live classes via Zoom
  • Real-world case studies and industry-focused projects
  • One-on-one feedback and evaluation sessions
  • Examination-focused materials and mock papers

Meet Your Instructors

You will be guided by some of the most accomplished finance and banking professionals globally.

Kelum Samarasena
Lecturer in Corporate Law & Business Strategy

A lecturer for Business law, Corporate law, International law, Ethics, Corporate Governance, Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, Project management, Marketing Strategy, Organizational Behavior, and Business Studies. A research supervisor for Masters studies.

Credentials: Attorney-at-Law (Sri Lanka Law College), LLB (University of London), MBA (University of Buckingham).
Susil Premarathne
Senior Banking & Financial Professional

Senior Banking Professional, Lecturer, and SME Consultant with over 20 years of experience in banking and financial services, specializing in business development, retail and business banking, lending, financial advisory, operations, risk management, and client relationship management. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams.

Credentials: MBA (University of Wolverhampton), BCom (University of Peradeniya), CMA (Australia), Investment Funds in Canada (CSI), Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (CIM, UK), Member of AAT Sri Lanka.
Course Tuition Fee

LKR 25,000.00

Lifetime Access
  • Duration 12 Weeks
  • Instruction Medium English
  • Delivery Mode 100% Online (Zoom)
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