British Council SoCreative Africa Learning Program 2023
The SoCreative Africa learning programme for aspiring and early-stage young African entrepreneurs is focused on entrepreneurship and delivers a collection of free online courses for the next generation of African leaders to support them through their business journey.
About British Council
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world.
We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities.
Benefits of British Council SoCreative Africa Learning Program 2023
Upon completing the programme, participants will receive a certificate as evidence of their achievement.
The certificate will make you eligible to apply for sustained support through mentoring, coaching, incubation and acceleration through our wider work in participating countries.
Programme Modules For British Council SoCreative Africa Learning Program 2023
Basic
Understanding the Creative Economy (Including what sectors constitute the Creative Economy, the economic, social and cultural value of the Creative Industries) using relevant case studies and data to aid understanding).
Course 2: Bringing Your Idea to Life
Course 3: Finding the Right People
Course 4: Building Your Business
Course 5: Branding and Marketing your Business
Intermediate
With the basic course as a recommended pre-requisite, the intermediate course will provide additional depth to basic courses and includes the following:
Course 2: Personal and Business Growth Strategies
Course 3: Protecting My Business
Course 4: Finance For Creative Business
Course 5: Building and Leading Teams
Course 6: Raising Capital for My Business
Course 7: Promoting and Pitching My Business
Social Impact through Creative Entrepreneurship
Topic 2: Introduction to Impact Economy – balancing profit with impact
Topic 3: Understanding Social Innovation (including Human Centered Design)
Topic 4: Factors to consider in pivoting your enterprise to achieve social impact
Topic 5: Impact Entrepreneurship of the 21st Century: The role of technology
Topic 6: Inclusion, Sustainability and Values and Ethics
Topic 7: Types of financing for Impact Enterprises and how to attract them
This intermediate course provides relevant insight for policy stakeholders in relation to the creative economy
Topic 2: Understanding the Creative Economy
Topic 3: The role of creative economy in sustainable development
Topic 4: Approaches to Creative Economy Policy
Topic 5: Steps to consider for the development or strengthening of the creative economy
How to Apply
Application Deadline for British Council SoCreative Africa Learning Program 2023
Not Specified.