Course Description
Micro-credential - Entrepreneurship for the Nature-based Enterprise
This micro-credential has been developed to benefit Social Entrepreneurs, managers and leaders of NGO’s and Nature-based Enterprises together with CSR / Sustainability managers from large organisations who are looking to partner with Nature-based Enterprises as a part of their sustainability and climate action agenda.
Learners will be introduced to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and strategy and will apply these to a project in which they will undertake independent research to identify opportunities for addressing social and environmental issues through the development of a Nature-based Enterprise.
• To identify opportunities for sustainable social and environmental impact via the establishment of Nature-based Enterprises.
• To assess market opportunity and the dynamics underlying the formation and growth of entrepreneurial ventures and financial landscapes.
• To design a business plan for the development and the growth of a nature-based enterprise to address sustainability issues and measure the results during the process.
• To communicate and present entrepreneurial concepts, plans and analyses with an ability to define revenue forecasting and budgeting to implement for business ideas as well as the Go-to-Market Strategy to launch products/solutions to the market.
Business – Courses – Trinity College Dublin (tcd.ie)
| Training Provider | Trinity College Dublin |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Awarding Body | Trinity College Dublin |
| Awarding Body Details | 5 ECTS |
| Course Start Date | 6th February 2024 |
| Course Duration | 12 weeks |
| Course Time | • The course will consist of a total of six sessions, which will be lecture-led synchronous sessions of 3 hours each incorporating lectures, participant discussion, group work, in-class quizzes, webinars, guest-lectures and final presentation of the project. • Each session will also include a self-assessment – generally scenario-based multiple-choice quizzes – to ensure that they are progressing in their understanding of the module material. Application deadline: January 2024 |
| Course Fee | €1890 |
| Entry Requirements | • The course will be open to graduates with a degree (or equivalent) with a strong academic record in any discipline from a recognised third level institution. • Applicants without a degree are welcome to apply provided they can show a proven managerial track record. All applicants are required to have a minimum of 3 years professional or managerial work experience. • All applicants should provide their CV which will be used to select the most suitable candidates. Telephone interviews may be conducted to clarify applicants’ motivation and interest in the programme. • Language requirements for students whose first language is not English are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90 for non-native English speakers. • In case of heavy competition for places or concern regarding a particular applicant’s suitability, applicants may be interviewed or asked to submit a written sample for assessment. |
| Course Code | PEBU-ENBE-1M |
