Online Courses

Build your skills to accelerate the business growth trajectory  

The platform has 10 e-learning courses that are developed specifically considering the needs of renewable energy SMEs in Africa and Asia. The courses cover topics such as business foundation, financial accounting, sales and marketing, among others and include reading content, videos, sector-specific examples, case studies, tools and assignments. The content is downloadable and can be printed to ensure ease of learning.

In addition to the e-learning courses, the platform also provides SMEs with access to e-mentorship support. The learners have the option to choose a mentor. The mentor will work with the learners over the duration of the course and will provide them with mentorship support as needed.

The learners will receive a certificate for the successful completion of the course and related assessments.

Financial Management 101
Financial Management 101

This course provides fundamentals of financial management, bookkeeping, accounts receivables, account payables, reconciliations, MIS development, etc., and covers the basic concepts of reading and developing key financial statements. 
The learners will have access to e-mentorship support (upto 3 hours per learner for all courses undertaken) and they will have the option to choose a mentor. The mentor will work with the learners for the course and will provide them with mentorship support as needed.
The learners will receive a certificate for the successful completion of the course, related assignments and filling the feedback form.

Business Foundation and Planning
Business Foundation and Planning

This course provides the basics of business, including business terminology, concepts and frameworks necessary to understand businesses, unpack its constituent parts, and build business canvas value propositions, customer segments, channels, customer relationships, revenue streams, key resources, key activities, key partnerships, and cost structure for kick-starting and growing the business. This course also covers the basics of formalizing the business i.e. registering the business and obtaining regulatory licenses.

The learners will have access to e-mentorship support (upto 3 hours per learner for all courses undertaken) and the option to choose a mentor. The mentor will work with the learners for the course and will provide them with mentorship support as needed. The learners will receive a certificate for the successful completion of the course, related assignments, and filling the feedback form.

ESG
ESG

This course provides the basics of Environmental, Social and Governance.  This course also provides the basics of ESG frameworks. 

The learners will have access to e-mentorship support (upto 3 hours per learner for all courses undertaken) and they will have the option to choose a mentor. The mentor will work with the learners for the course and will provide them with mentorship support as needed.

The learners will receive a certificate for the successful completion of the course, related assignments and filling the feedback form.

Sales and Marketing
Sales and Marketing

This course provides a wide range of topics, including market research and customer insights, differences between sales and marketing, developing a compelling sales and marketing strategy, digital marketing strategies, sales techniques, and scaling for growth. By delving into these key areas, participants will gain a holistic understanding of the sales and marketing landscape.

The learners will have access to e-mentorship support (up to 3 hours per learner for all courses undertaken) and they will have the option to choose a mentor. The mentor will work with the learners for the course and will provide them with mentorship support as needed.

The learners will receive a certificate for the successful completion of the course, related assignments and filling the feedback form.


Fundraising
Fundraising

This course provides fundamentals of fundraising covering key topics such as basics of fundraising, crafting compelling pitch decks, identifying the right investors, and building lasting investor relationships. Through interactive lectures, real-world case studies, and personalized feedback, participants will gain the confidence and expertise to navigate the fundraising landscape, securing the vital financial support they need to propel their early-stage businesses to new heights.

Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management

The Human Resource Management course is an enlightening and practical online course designed to empower entrepreneurs with the fundamental skills and knowledge to effectively manage their human resources. This course provides fundamentals of essential HR principles, including talent acquisition, employee onboarding, performance management, fostering a positive company culture, and ensuring legal compliance. Through engaging modules, interactive simulations, and real-world case studies, participants will gain the expertise to nurture a motivated workforce and lay the groundwork for sustainable growth and success in their businesses.

Impact Measurement
Impact Measurement

The course is a comprehensive and practical program designed to help entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses effectively measure and manage their social, environmental, and financial impact. This course equips participants with the necessary tools and frameworks to understand, assess, and optimize their business's positive effects on society and the environment, while also ensuring financial sustainability.

Throughout the course, participants will explore key topics, including defining impact metrics, understanding various impact assessment methodologies, integrating impact measurement into their business model, and effectively communicating impact to stakeholders. They will learn how to navigate challenges specific to early-stage businesses and use impact data to make informed decisions and attract socially conscious investors and customers.


Python basics
Python basics
  • Learn Python basics, including the following elements:

    • Boolean types
    • Strings
    • Mathematical operations
    • Lists and loops
    • Dictionaries
    • Functions
    • Error checking


Python
  • Functional programming techniques
  • Design patterns
  • Metaprogramming and reflection
  • Concurrency and parallelism
  • Data serialization and persistence
  • Web development frameworks
  • Networking and socket programming
  • GUI programming
  • Data science and machine learning libraries