Entrepreneurship Development

Learn to think, plan, and execute like a successful entrepreneur — from idea validation and business modeling to pitching and real-world startup execution.

Learning Mode

Online

Real-Time Projects

Hands-On Startup Experience

Expert Mentorship

Guided by Industry Professionals

Career Support

Startup & Investment Guidance

About the Course

The Entrepreneurship Development Course by SkillDzire is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop a practical mindset, generate and validate business ideas, build sustainable business models, and acquire the skills needed to pitch, manage, and grow a startup. Through hands-on tasks and real-world examples, students gain the confidence and knowledge to successfully launch their own ventures.

Develop an entrepreneurial mindset with innovation & decision-making skills

Hands-on exposure through real-time projects, surveys, and prototypes

Learn business modeling, financial planning, and startup strategy

Pitch your idea, engage investors, and understand incubation opportunities

Curriculum

Entrepreneurial Mindset

  • Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
  • Growth Mindset & Resilience
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
  • Case Studies of Entrepreneurs

Idea Generation & Validation

  • Brainstorming Techniques
  • Problem-Solution Fit
  • Feasibility Analysis
  • Building a Minimum Viable Concept (MVC)
  • Idea Validation via Feedback & Survey

Opportunity Recognition

  • Industry & Trend Analysis
  • Identifying Market Gaps
  • Customer Pain Points

Market Research & Customer Understanding

  • Primary vs Secondary Research
  • Target Market Segmentation
  • Customer Persona Creation
  • Surveys, Interviews & Focus Groups
  • Competitive Analysis

Business Models & Strategy

  • Business Model Canvas
  • Revenue Streams & Pricing Models
  • Value Proposition Design
  • Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

Product Development

  • MVP Definition & Examples
  • Prototyping Tools & Techniques
  • Customer Testing & Feedback Loop
  • Iteration & Versioning

Financial Planning & Funding

  • Basic Financial Statements
  • Startup Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Bootstrapping vs Fundraising
  • Types of Investors (Angel, VC, etc.)
  • Pitch Deck Financials
  • Break-even & ROI Analysis

Legal & Compliance

  • Business Registration Types
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Contracts & NDAs
  • GST, Taxation & Compliance

Leadership & Team Building

  • Hiring & Co-founder Dynamics
  • Leadership Styles
  • Conflict Resolution & Delegation
  • Building Culture in Startups

Tools & Technology

  • Project Management Tools (Trello, Asana)
  • Productivity & Collaboration Tools
  • Website & E-commerce Basics
  • CRM, Marketing & Analytics Tools

Pitching & Networking

  • Crafting a Winning Pitch Deck
  • Storytelling for Startups
  • Investor Communication Tips
  • Networking Platforms & Events
  • Elevator Pitch Practice

Incubation & Support

  • Role of Incubators & Accelerators
  • Government & Private Support Schemes
  • Startup Ecosystem Overview

Risk & Crisis Management

  • Types of Risks (Financial, Legal, Market)
  • Mitigation Strategies
  • Crisis Management & Pivoting

Hands-On Real-Time Exposure Tasks

  • Idea Validation Survey
  • Customer Persona Creation
  • Competitor Gap Analysis
  • Business Model Canvas
  • MVP Prototype Development: Create a mockup using Canva, Figma, or Google Sites
  • Budget & Break-even Analysis: Draft 3-month budget & calculate break-even point
  • Pitch Deck Creation: 8–10 slide investor pitch deck
  • Elevator Pitch Practice: Deliver 60-second pitch to peers/faculty
  • Incubator/Accelerator Research: Identify 2 incubators or schemes & summarize eligibility & benefits
  • Risk Register & Crisis Simulation: List top 5 risks & role-play crisis scenarios

Hands-On Projects You Will Work On

Idea Validation Survey

Design a Google Form, collect responses from at least 30 people, and analyze results to check problem–solution fit.

Customer Persona Creation

Conduct 5 short interviews and prepare at least one detailed customer persona for your startup idea.

Competitor Gap Analysis

Compare 2 existing startups in the same sector and highlight gaps/opportunities in a 1-page SWOT analysis.

Student Testimonials

"This course helped me turn my startup idea into a real business plan."

- Ananya Singh

"Hands-on exercises like MVP development and pitch practice boosted my confidence."

- Rahul Mehta

"SkillDzire’s Entrepreneurship program gave me practical insights into funding and market research."

- Priya Kapoor