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Each lesson ends in a quiz. You need 9 of 12 (75%) to pass it, and you get 3 attempts. The certificate is for the facilitated week. If you study on your own you get a statement of results - a record of the lessons you passed.
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This Finance and Investment module is designed to guide participants in developing a robust funding strategy over one week, culminating in a presentation to real investors or stakeholders. Delegates will create a detailed funding plan that sets clear objectives, fosters innovation, ensures effective execution, achieves significant impact, and delivers measurable results, equipping them with the skills to confidently present their strategies and drive financial success.
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This lesson provides an introduction to the process of developing access to funding strategy. The day's schedule is divided into knowledge and practical modules.
This session will cover the fundamental concepts of creating access to funding strategy. Topics include:
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During this session, we will analyse several case studies to understand the practical application of access to funding concepts. Key case studies include:
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To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module:
Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution.
Participants will be divided into teams to work collaboratively on developing a business plan. This session includes:
This session includes:
Teams will identify an existing local business and assist them in accessing funding within 4 days. The selected business should not have funding as the main contributor to their current operations.
The team should focus on understanding each other's strengths and weaknesses to allocate roles effectively, optimising overall team performance. The assessment will be based on how well the team presents their approach to:
Lesson Objective: To understand the basic concepts of incentive schemes, grants, and credit financing and their roles in economic development.
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Lesson Objective: To provide an overview of bootstrapping strategies and equip learners with the knowledge and tools to successfully launch and grow a business with minimal external funding.
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In this session, participants will learn to create an operational plan that includes defining objectives, managing resources, developing processes, and managing risks. The focus is on ensuring efficient business operations through practical planning, supported by videos, readings, and quizzes.
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Teams regroup to develop their access to funding strategies
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
Develop access to funding strategy that also addresses how the project will be executed and funders targeted.
Lesson Objective: To provide an understanding of the commercial funding landscape and equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills to secure loans, lines of credit, or other commercial financing options for their business.
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Securing commercial funding is a crucial step for businesses looking to expand, innovate, or stabilize their operations. This lesson will guide you through the various avenues available for commercial funding, including bank loans, venture capital, and alternative financing options. You'll learn the key criteria lenders look for, how to prepare compelling financial documents, and develop a persuasive business plan. By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the application process with confidence and access the commercial funding your business needs to thrive.
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Team regroup to secure resources needed to execute your business idea, including:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
This session is an all day and will involve teams actively working on their strategies to secure funding. During this time, each team will put their plans into action, making real efforts to obtain the necessary funds for the business they have chosen to assist. The focus of the session is on practical execution, where teams will move beyond planning and theory to actual implementation and hands-on work to achieve their funding goals.
In this session, we will cover two key topics:
The group presentation will be based on how they set up systems, processes, and procedures, as well as the corporate governance of the project. Teams will be evaluated on their ability to implement these elements effectively in their access to funding strategy.
Duration: 1 hour per team (including questions and answers)
Each group will present their access to funding strategy execution, focusing on the following:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
In this module, participants will learn about:
The group presentation will be assessed based on funding plan and secured funding, with each criterion worth 20 points:
Funding Plan and Secured Funding for Their Own Business: Learners should make a presentation and submit the following evidence in their POE (Portfolio of Evidence) within 30 days.
The lessons, the quizzes and the business tools come with your account. You do not buy them course by course, and you can work through all of them on your own.
R4 800.00 buys the facilitated week. That is five days with a facilitator, a syndicate to work in, a panel of assessors who mark your Friday presentation, and a certificate of attendance. The reading is the same reading - what you are paying for is being taught it, in a group, and being assessed.
There are 5 facilitated courses. You can take one, or take them all with the All Access Training Bundle for R19 200.00 - that is four weeks paid for and one free, a saving of R4 800.00. Buy the bundle
A course runs with at least 10 learners. We teach in groups because the work is done in teams, and a group that is too small cannot do it.
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Sign in to join the list| Skills Programme | Assessment Criterion |
|---|---|
| How to develop a business plan | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to identify business opportunities, conduct research, create a financial plan, develop markets, access financing, apply risk management, design learning programmes, implement business administration, manage logistics, identify stakeholders, and provide financial information during business plan development. |
| How to access markets | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to develop markets, identify business opportunities, facilitate access to financing, apply risk management, design learning programmes, implement business administration, manage logistics, identify stakeholders, and provide accurate financial information during the development and implementation of market access processes. |
| How to access business funding | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to identify and facilitate access to various types of financing mechanisms, such as national incentive schemes, grants, angel investing, and credit financing. They will also be evaluated on their skills in identifying business opportunities, conducting thorough research, operationalising strategies, creating comprehensive financial plans, and analysing industry trends. This process will guide them on how to effectively access business funding and leverage financial resources for business growth and sustainability. |
| How to manage business finances | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to provide accurate and up-to-date financial information about the business. This includes preparing and analysing balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and financial ratios. Additionally, delegates will be evaluated on their capability to identify business opportunities, conduct thorough research, operationalise strategies, create comprehensive financial plans, and analyse industry trends during the development of a robust financial management system. |
| How to manage projects | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to define and plan projects, apply risk management, identify business opportunities, develop markets, access financing, design learning programmes, implement business administration, manage logistics, engage stakeholders, and ensure fairness and accountability during project management. |
| How to implement systems and procedures | Delegates will be assessed based on their ability to implement basic business administration, control measures, non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, and the quality management system. |
| How to build a learning organisation | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to design outcomes-based learning programmes, facilitate learning using a variety of provided methodologies, conduct outcomes-based assessments, moderate outcomes-based assessments, and evaluate a learning intervention using provided evaluation instruments. |
| How to manage supply chain | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to manage demand, acquisition, logistics, production management and performance measurement. |
| How to manage stakeholders | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to identify key stakeholders, identify stakeholder management requirements, develop a stakeholder engagement process, communicate with stakeholders, and resolve stakeholder conflicts |
Delegates should demonstrate a thorough understanding, practical application, and comprehensive knowledge of the relevant study block topic. This includes not only grasping the fundamental concepts but also being able to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios. Additionally, delegates should exhibit the ability to analyse and interpret information related to the topic, showcasing their comprehension through thoughtful discussion and problem-solving. Their proficiency should reflect an integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills, ensuring they are well-prepared to address challenges and leverage opportunities within the scope of the study block.
Each study block has been designed as an action-learning programme. Work schedules are planned and implemented as learning-from-work activities and learning-through-work activities. Group learning is recommended where participants map out their own learning schedule, which may exceed one year. Each of the 10 skill programmes are facilitated over a three to five day period. A delegate support workshop is scheduled after each theory, practical and workplace assignment to assist candidates in completing the module. Case studies that involves developing problem-solving, teamwork and decision-making skills and allows participants to learn by doing, applying what they have learned to a real organisational issue.
Syndication: Delegates are divided into groups of four to five people called syndicates. Each syndicate is responsible for preparing independent but related tasks. Based on the outcomes of the study block, teams will develop and carry out a real-world project.
Is the presentation well-organised and easy to follow? Are the key points clearly articulated?
Are the visual aids and materials used effectively to enhance understanding? Do they complement the oral presentation?
How well did the learners engage with the audience? Were there interactive elements such as Q&A sessions or discussions?
A winner (both practical and workplace) will be selected each day from Day 1 to Day 4 (If implementation spans more than one day, it will still be considered a single day, and the video presentation should still be 5 minutes.) based on the assessment criteria and the quality of the video submissions. Each video should showcase the participation of all team members in their respective roles, clearly capturing the day’s activities and addressing the specific assessment criteria for that day. On Day 5, an ultimate winner will be chosen. Rewards will be given to the winning teams, with prises varying according to the day's sponsors.
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