BUSINESS START-UP & GROWTH SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING SCHEME (BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE) CURRICULUM
About Course
This course provides practical knowledge and skills for starting, managing, and growing a successful business.
Learners will explore entrepreneurship, business planning, finance, marketing, customer service, and risk management.
The course also covers taxation, digital entrepreneurship, branding, business ethics, and sustainability.
You will learn how to identify opportunities, manage resources, attract customers, and improve profitability.
Practical guidance on accessing finance, mentorship, enterprise support, and business development services is also included.
By the end, learners will be better prepared to build and manage a sustainable and successful enterprise.
Course Content
WEEK 1 Module 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Lesson 1: Concept of Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment
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Lesson 2: Importance of Entrepreneurship in National Development
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Lesson 3: Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
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Lesson 4: Opportunities and Challenges of Entrepreneurship
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Module 1 Assessment Questions
Module 2: Types of Business Ownership
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Lesson 1: Types of Business Ownership
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Lesson 2: Sole Proprietorship
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Lesson 3: Partnership
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Lesson 4: Cooperative Enterprises
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Lesson 5: Limited Liability Companies
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Module 2 Assessment Questions
Module 3: Business Opportunity Identification
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Lesson 1: Business Opportunity Identification
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Lesson 2: Sources of Business Ideas
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Lesson 3: Opportunity Identification Techniques
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Lesson 4: Assessing Market Needs
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Lesson 5: Local Economic Opportunities
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Module 3 Assessment Questions
Module 4: Understanding the Nigerian Business Environment
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Lesson 1: Understanding the Nigerian Business Environment
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Lesson 2: Business Trends
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Lesson 3: Regulatory Environment
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Lesson 4: Government Support Programmes
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Module 4 Assessment Questions
Module 5: Entrepreneurial Mind-set Development
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Lesson 1: Entrepreneurial Mind-set Development
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Lesson 2: Creativity and Innovation
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Lesson 3: Goal Setting
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Lesson 4: Time Management
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Lesson 5: Leadership Skills
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Lesson 6: Self-Confidence and Resilience
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Module 5 Assessment Questions
WEEK 2 Module 6: Business Planning
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Lesson 1: Business Planning
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Lesson 2: Importance of Business Planning
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Lesson 3: Components of a Business Plan
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Lesson 4: Business Model Development
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Lesson 5: Goal Setting and Business Objectives
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Module 6 Assessment Questions
Module 7: Production and Operations Management
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Lesson 1: Production and Operations Management
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Lesson 2: Managing Production Processes
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Lesson 3: Quality Control
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Lesson 4: Inventory Management
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Module 7 Assessment Questions
Module 8: Human Resource Management
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Lesson 1: Human Resource Management
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Lesson 2: Recruitment Basics
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Lesson 3: Employee Supervision
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Lesson 4: Team Building
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Module 8 Assessment Questions
Module 9: Legal and Regulatory Requirements
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Lesson 1: Legal and Regulatory Requirements
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Lesson 2: Business Registration Procedures
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Lesson 3: Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Requirements
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Lesson 4: Tax Obligations
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Lesson 5: Licensing Requirements
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Module 9 Assessment Questions
WEEK 3 Module 10: Financial Literacy and Bookkeeping
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Lesson 1: Financial Literacy and Bookkeeping
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Lesson 2: Importance of Financial Records
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Lesson 3: Bookkeeping Principles
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Lesson 4: Basic Sales and Expenditure Records
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Lesson 5: Inventory Records
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Module 10 Assessment Questions
Module 11: Goal Setting and Business Objectives
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Lesson 1: Business Finance Management
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Lesson 2: Budgeting
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Lesson 3: Cash Flow Management
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Lesson 4: Working Capital Management
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Module 11 Assessment Questions
Module 12: Costing, Pricing, and Profitability
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Lesson 1: Costing, Pricing, and Profitability
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Lesson 2: Cost Concepts
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Lesson 3: Pricing Methods
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Lesson 4: Profit and Loss Analysis
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Lesson 5: Break-Even Analysis
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Module 12 Quiz: Costing, Pricing, and Profitability
Module 13: Taxation and Financial Compliance
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Lesson 1: Taxation and Financial Compliance
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Lesson 2: Basic Taxation Principles
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Lesson 3: Record Keeping for Tax Purposes
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Module 13 Quiz: Taxation and Financial Compliance
Module 14: Access to Finance
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Lesson 1: Access to Finance
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Lesson 2: Microfinance Institutions
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Lesson 3: Bank of Industry (BOI)
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Lesson 4: Bank of Agriculture (BOA)
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Lesson 5: Cooperative Financing
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Lesson 6: NDE Financing Programmes
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Module 14 Quiz: Access to Finance
Module 15: Business Risk Management
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Lesson 1: Risk Management
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Lesson 2: Business Risks and Uncertainties
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Lesson 3: Inflation Management
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Lesson 4: Business Diversification
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Lesson 5: Emergency Planning
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Lesson 6: Business Continuity Strategies
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Module 15 Quiz: Business Risk Management
Module 16: Marketing and Business Growth
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Lesson 1: Marketing Fundamentals
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Lesson 2: Principles of Marketing
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Lesson 3: Market Segmentation
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Lesson 4: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion (The 4Ps of Marketing)
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Module 16 Quiz: Marketing and Business Growth
Module 17: Customer Service and Relationship Management
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Lesson 1: Customer Service and Relationship Management
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Lesson 2: Customer Acquisition
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Lesson 3: Customer Retention Strategies
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Lesson 4: Complaint Handling
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Module 17 Quiz: Customer Service and Relationship Management
Module 18: Branding and Packaging
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Lesson 1: Branding and Packaging
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Lesson 2: Business Identity
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Lesson 3: Product Branding
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Lesson 4: Packaging Techniques
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Module 18 Quiz: Branding and Packaging
Module 19: Digital Entrepreneurship
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Lesson 1: Digital Entrepreneurship
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Lesson 2: Introduction to Digital Business
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Lesson 3: Social Media Marketing
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Lesson 4: Facebook Business Tools
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Lesson 5: Instagram Marketing
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Lesson 6: WhatsApp Business
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Lesson 7: Online Branding
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Lesson 8: E-Commerce Opportunities
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Lesson 9: Electronic Payment Systems
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Lesson 10: Online Customer Engagement
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Lesson 11: Cybersecurity Awareness
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Module 19: Digital Entrepreneurship — Review Questions
Module 20: Business Ethics and Sustainability
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Lesson 1: Business Ethics and Sustainability
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Lesson 2: Ethical Business Practices
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Lesson 3: Environmental Sustainability
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Lesson 4: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Lesson 5: Business Growth Strategies
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Module 20: Business Ethics and Sustainability — Quiz
Module 21: Post-Training Support Services
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Post-Training Support Services
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Lesson 2: NDE Support Programmes
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Lesson 3: Mentorship Opportunities
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Lesson 4: Enterprise Development Services
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Module 21: Post-Training Support Services — Review Questions
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