Certificate Program in

Entrepreneurship and Start Up Mastery

from IIM Mumbai

Learn business fundamentals, fundraising, and product-market fit.
Gain Insights from Real Entrepreneurs and Case Studies.
Whether starting up or leveling up, this course fuels your journey.

Batch Starts

Coming soon

Program Duration

4 Months

Live classes

4 Hours/week

Eligibility

All Experience Levels

Learning Mode

Online

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Why choose this Programme?

Learn with IIM's Strategic Depth, Lead with Global Impact.

Certificate of Completion from IIM Mumbai*

Earn a prestigious certification from IIM Mumbai, a leading management institute

Industry-Ready Expertise

Learn directly from IIM Mumbai's distinguished faculties, shaping India's future business leaders

Professional Networking Opportunities

Acquire practical experience and forge invaluable professional networking opportunities

Startup Ecosystem & Funding Mastery

Comprehend the intricate startup ecosystem and vital funding mechanisms

Entrepreneur Insights & Case Studies

Gain invaluable insights from seasoned entrepreneurs and comprehensive case studies

Ideathon Participation Opportunity

Get a chance to participate in a dynamic Ideathon at IIM Mumbai(*Eligibility for the Ideathon will be determined based on predefined academic and program-related criteria)

*Certificate Eligibility: Minimum 75% overall attendance and 50% marks in cumulative evaluations score.

What will you learn?

This program offers a practical, step-by-step roadmap to launching and scaling a startup. You'll master everything from idea validation and product development to digital marketing, funding, and operations, guided by IIM Mumbai’s expert faculty and real-world entrepreneurs.

What will you learn?

Course Details

Duration

4 Months

Course Mode

Online

Certification

From IIM Mumbai

Module 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • • This module introduces the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, covering the mindset required to become a successful entrepreneur. You will learn how to create a business model, identify opportunities, and test your ideas to validate your business concepts
Module 2: How to Innovate and Grasp Customer Needs
  • • In this module, you will explore how to deeply understand customer needs and how innovation can solve their problems. You will learn how to conduct effective market research and design solutions based on customer insights
Module 3: Project Management for Startups
  • • This module covers the essential skills of project management in a startup environment. You'll learn how to manage resources, time, and risks, ensuring your startup projects stay on track and meet their goals.
Module 4: Product Development
  • • Focus on the product development lifecycle, from ideation to market-ready products. This module will help you understand how to create prototypes, gather user feedback, and iterate on your product to meet customer demands.
Module 5: Technology Decision Making for Startups
  • • Learn to make strategic decisions about the technology selection. This module will teach you how to choose scalable and cost-effective technology solutions that align with your startup's goals.
Module 6: Digital Marketing
  • • Explore the world of digital marketing and how to use it effectively for your startup. Learn the appropriate techniques, social media marketing, and advertising to build your brand and attract customers.
Module 7: Minimum Viable Product: The Lean Approach to Product Development
  • • The Lean Approach to Product Development This module introduces the Lean Startup methodology, which focuses on building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Learn how to validate your ideas quickly, minimize waste, and scale your product effectively.
Module 8: Types of Startup Funding
  • • Understand the different funding options available to startups, from venture capital to crowdfunding. Learn how to choose the right funding sources for your startup and how to pitch to investors effectively.
Module 9: Financial Planning for Startups
  • • Learn how to create a solid financial plan for your startup. This module will teach you about budgeting, forecasting, managing cash flow, and fundraising strategies to ensure your startup's financial health
Module 10: Protecting Your Idea Through IP
  • • Intellectual Property (IP) protection is crucial for startups. This module explains how to secure your innovations through patents, trademarks, and copyrights, etc. ensuring that your ideas are legally protected.
Module 11: Startup Leadership
  • • Effective leadership is key to the success of any startup. In this module, you'll learn leadership strategies that help in building, managing, and motivating a team to drive growth and success.
Module 12: Startup Operations
  • • This module focuses on the operational aspects of running a startup. Learn how to set up effective processes, scale operations, and manage the day-to-day functions of your startup to ensure its long-term success

Meet our Instructor Team

Prof. Ruchita Gupta

Prof. Ruchita Gupta

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IIM MUMBAI

Prof. Ruchita Gupta, PhD, is an accomplished professional with expertise in technology, innovation and project management. She holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering (Gold Medalist) from Nagpur Univer...

Prof. Nikhil Ghag

Prof. Nikhil Ghag

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IIM MUMBAI

Nikhil Ghag is an Assistant Professor in Operation and Supply chain management area at Indian Institute of Management Mumbai. He holds PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management from the Indian Ins...

PROF. ROSALIN SAHOO

PROF. ROSALIN SAHOO

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IIM MUMBAI

Prof. Rosalin Sahoo is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the domain of Operations and Supply Chain Management at the Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai (IIM Mumbai), India. She holds ...

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