Virtual Learning Platform
Online BYTE Entrepreneurship & IT Academy
What: The BYTE Entrepreneurship & IT Academy will provide you with the entrepreneurship / IT know-how necessary for creating and developing your business.
For whom:
Primarily for migrants, refugees but also for all others interested in entrepreneurship and IT upskilling.
For mentors.
Course type:
For migrants and refugees: 4 self-paced self-study online courses with tutor support (assignments, reviews, and feedback).
For mentors: 2 self-paced self-study online courses.
Start:
1st group starts on 1. April 2024 (register by 28. March 2024 latest)
2nd group starts on 1. May 2024 (register by 26. April 2024 latest)
3rd group starts on 1. June 2024 (register by 28. May 2024 latest)
4th group starts on 1. July 2024 (register by 28. June 2024 latest)
5th group starts on 10. July 2024 (register by 10. July 2024 latest)
6th group starts on 1. August 2024 (register by 28. July 2024 latest)
7th group starts on 1. September 2024 (register by 28. August 2024 latest)
8th group starts on 1. October 2024 (register by 28. September 2024 latest)
Duration: You have 60 days to finish all 4 mini-courses (2 for mentors).
Finish: To receive a certificate of completion, please finish by 30. October 2024.
Effort: Approx. 1 hr/day, but it can be more or less. It depends on your background and motivation.
Type of learning materials: Texts, presentations, videos, short tests, puzzles, challenges (assignments) and social media activities.
Certificate of completion: You will receive a certificate of completion for each course (4 or 2) after you complete all learning elements.
Completion criteria: you can pass each course by completing all learning elements (texts, videos, quizzes...). Assignments are not mandatory to submit but are strongly recommended.
Online networking events for mentees & mentors
Session 1: 19th July 24: 8.00 – 8.30 CET time (9.00 – 9.30 GR time). https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87447217655?pwd=2ZHCjo5MbbMB3QYMnTKlHujJCAGfw0.1
Session 2: 26th July 24, 8.00 – 8.30 CET time (9.00 – 9.30 GR time). https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87451915002?pwd=p2oFRnPJJ23nQ0DmoBnrWjfJM5vDs5.1
Session 3: 4th August, 18.00-18.30 CET time (19.00-19.30 GR time). https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89323424853?pwd=GNSE754GAtjJz2YpXullSGLG8JC2gl.1
Session 4: 25th August: 18.00-18.30 CET time (19.00-19.30 GR time). https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85683898607?pwd=c2ZGmHHdKuzUABbbCkDjEhWJT9h4ZW.1
Session 5: 2nd September: 8.00 – 8.30 CET time (9.00 – 9.30 GR time). https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82934433526?pwd=da319IOK7hNvxvBRk2Fa1pcuoWjl6S.1
The training process
2. Wait for the start date of your group
3. You'll receive an email with instructions how to sign-up in e-learning platform
4. Signup to e-learning platform, wait for activation (max 1 day)
5. Explore, learn and submit assignments (30 days)
6. Download the certificate(s) & update your LinkedIn profile (instructions)
What's in micro-courses for migrant and refugees?
1 - Introduction to entrepreneurship
2 - Building a business
3 - Digital tools for entrepreneurship
4 - Legislation and finance
1.1. Entrepreneurship process - from "WHY" to "closure"
1.2. Becoming an entrepreneur
1.3. Digital marketing fundamentals and growth techniques
1.4. Funding sources for entrepreneurs
1.5. Project management basics
2.1. The Business Model Canvas
2.2. The Design Thinking Approach
2.3. Customer Insights
2.4. Prototyping
2.5. Storytelling
3.1. Digital skills for learning and collaboration
3.2. Web communication
3.3. Data collection
3.4. Creativity and Web development
3.5. Internet threats, safety and ethics
4.1. Legislation basics - various company types
4.2. Funding opportunities
4.3 Pricing / Accounting
4.4. Business support organisations
What's in micro-courses for mentors?
BYTE 5 - Mentoring (theoretical)
5.1. Mentoring basics
5.2. Multiculturalism and Migration
5.3. Diversity in culture
5.4. Intercultural communication
5.5. General resilience skills
BYTE 5 - Mentoring (practical)
Practical part - mentoring and assignments
1st webinar for mentors
2nd webinar for mentors