Introduction
Entrepreneurship is a powerful driver of economic growth, innovation, and social transformation. With rapid technological advancements and evolving market dynamics, the demand for skilled, innovative, and adaptable entrepreneurs is greater than ever. The Online Certificate Course on “Entrepreneurship and Startup Development”, jointly with DCCI Business Institute (DBI) and East West University (EWU) has been designed to prepare participants for this dynamic landscape by offering a solid foundation in entrepreneurial theory, practice, and strategy.
Objectives:
The primary objectives of this course are to: Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and innovation-driven thinking, Provide knowledge of the entrepreneurial process, from idea generation to business scaling, Equip students with practical tools and methodologies to design, launch, and grow startups, Introduce funding mechanisms such as venture capital, angel investing, and crowd funding, Enable students to analyze market opportunities and competitive landscapes critically, Strengthen leadership, teamwork, and resilience for entrepreneurial success and Build awareness of ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility in entrepreneurship.
Who Can Attend:
This program is designed for entrepreneurs in small and medium-sized enterprises, managers and executives from the business and marketing sectors, undergraduate and postgraduate students from various academic institutions, and anyone interested in developing a career in this field.
Modules:
- Module 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Startups
- Module 2: Entrepreneurial Mindset and Opportunity Recognition
- Module 3: Startup Ecosystem and Stakeholders
- Module 4: Business Model Generation
- Module 5: Lean Startup Methodology
- Module 6: Market Research and Competitive Analysis
- Module 7: Marketing Strategies for Startups
- Module 8: Startup Financing and Fundraising
- Module 9: Legal, Ethical, and Governance Issues
- Module 10: Financial Planning and Management
- Module 11: Scaling, Growth Strategies, and Leadership
- Module 12: Final Pitch and Course Wrap-up
Facilitators:
Renowned, highly-qualified, reputed and experienced Resource Person, having ample theoretical and practical knowledge from home and abroad will be invited to conduct respective sessions.
Fee:
Tk. 12,000/- payable in favour of ‘Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry’ by NBSP/ Pay Order/ Cheque/ Cash Deposit to Bank. It could also be paid through bKash merchant number 01766018659 (Payment) with a bKash charge. Fee includes cost of tuition, course materials, examinations and certificates. The fee is excluding VAT & Tax.
Discount:
10% discount will be applicable for DCCI members; DBI & EWU Alumni, Women, Defence Forces, students and nomination of 3 (three) or more participants from one organization (one option applicable). Corporate Discount of 15% will also be applicable for the nomination of 10 or more participants from one organization.
Admission Procedures:
The intending candidates may collect the Registration Form from the DBI Office for submitting to DBI after duly filling it out or log on to https://forms.office.com/r/dke6qt8HJ8 for completing the registration process.
Admission Deadline:
Admission deadline is October 08, 2026 . Seats are limited. First Come First Served.
Certification:
On successful completion of the Certificate course, certificate will be awarded to the participants, signed by the President, DCCI, and the Vice Chancellor, EWU.
Contact:
For further information, please contact DBI, Cell # 01913745062 & IP Phone: +88 09666888555; Ext. 1015/1014; 88 09666319653; T&T: +88 02 47122986 Ext.282, E-mail: dbi@dhakachamber.com