10K Women Fra 6 Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview: This 8-week beginner course is designed for women entrepreneurs seeking to launch and grow scalable ventures. With a practical, step-by-step structure, the course guides learners through ideation, business modeling, customer validation, and pitching. Each week requires approximately 3-4 hours of engagement, combining video lessons, reflective exercises, and peer discussions. The program emphasizes real-world application, mentorship, and community support, making it accessible to beginners with little to no business experience. While there are no graded assignments, participants complete a final project to consolidate learning and prepare for real-world launch.
Module 1: Ideation and Opportunity Recognition
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Identifying problems in your community
- Generating viable business ideas
- Assessing market gaps and opportunities
- Understanding customer pain points
Module 2: Business Model Development
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Introduction to the Lean Canvas
- Defining value propositions
- Mapping revenue streams and key activities
- Identifying key partners and resources
Module 3: Customer Validation and Market Testing
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Conducting customer interviews
- Testing business assumptions
- Building and using minimum viable products (MVPs)
- Iterating based on feedback
Module 4: Pitching and Growth Planning
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Structuring an effective pitch deck
- Communicating vision and traction
- Planning for scalability
- Preparing for funding conversations
Module 5: Mentorship and Peer Learning
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Engaging with mentorship networks
- Participating in peer feedback sessions
- Building supportive entrepreneurial communities
Module 6: Final Project
Estimated time: 8 hours
- Develop a complete lean business model
- Create a validated pitch presentation
- Submit for peer review and reflection
Prerequisites
- Basic English proficiency
- Access to the internet
- No prior business experience required
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Develop a clear business idea tailored to market needs
- Create a lean business model and value proposition
- Conduct customer discovery and validate business assumptions
- Build confidence in pitching ideas to stakeholders
- Access mentorship and peer networks for ongoing support