This is a unique blend of academics program, start-up accelerator, venture builder, and real-world experience designed to prepare students to become the next generation of successful high tech entrepreneurs.
To gain practical experience alongside the theory, students form teams and work on real-world startup companies in those teams. Students should be prepared to work in a highly competitive environment that will challenge their skills and perseverance every day. Teams will be matched with mentors, and the best teams will be selected to pitch their ideas to investors.
Certification
Upon completion, the entrepreneur will receive a Certificate of Competence from Lora accredited by Services SETA.
Course Fee
Course fee: R 7,500.00 [Registration fee: R 1,000.00]
The course price includes all the study material that will be required to complete the course.
Payment Plans are available.
Groups Discounts are available. For every group of 2 entrepreneurs who register, there is a 20% discount on each entrepreneur who registers for any LORA programme.
Modules
From Zero to Hero
Digital Product Development
Design Thinking
Needs Finding and Concept Creation
Lean Start-up
The Start-up Garage: Testing and Launch
Intellectual Property [Protecting your idea]
Start-up Ecosystems
Writing a Business Plan
Sales Basics
Start-ups for Extreme Affordability
Emerging Technologies
New Venture Marketing
Lean Startup Methodology
The Power of Storytelling in Business
Customer Acquisition for Start-ups
Business Models / Business Model Innovation
Agile Innovation
Social Media Marketing
Growth Hacking
Digital Strategy
Selling & Presenting
Angel and Venture Capital
Early Stage Company Valuation & Financial Modelling
Duration
6 months [Classes on Saturdays, Tuesday and Thursday evening]
Entrance Requirements
English and Mathematics Literacy at NQF L4 [Grade 12]