Learn to build and deliver a pitch that wins investors, customers, grant panels and partners: story structure, honest…
A good idea does not sell itself. Every founder, freelancer and community project leader eventually has to explain what they do, why it matters and what they need, in front of people who are busy and sceptical. A pitch is that explanation, shaped so the listener can say yes. This course teaches you how to build one from scratch and how to deliver it with confidence.
You will learn who you are pitching to and what each audience cares about, how to prepare a 30-second, a 2-minute and a 10-minute version, and the classic story structure from problem to the ask. You will practise writing sharp problem and solution statements, showing traction and numbers honestly, and asking for money with a clear plan. Then you will design a simple deck, write a one-page summary and an email pitch, and prepare for competitions and grant applications.
The later modules cover your voice, pace and body language, how to manage nerves, rehearsal methods, answering tough questions, pitching on video calls, the basics of negotiation and term sheets in plain words, follow-up, learning from rejection and a complete pitch day plan. Examples come from East African businesses, and every lesson ends with a practical task.
6 modules · 20 lessons · 5 h 55 min · 7 quizzes
Understand what a pitch is, who you pitch to, the three standard lengths, the story structure and how to write a sharp problem and solution.
Show traction honestly, size the market, explain competition and team, and make a clear financial ask with milestones.
Design a clear deck, write a one-page summary and a pitch email, and adapt your pitch for competitions and grant applications.
Use your voice, pace, pauses and body language well, manage nerves, and rehearse with proven methods and strict timing.
Handle tough questions and objections, bridge back to your message, say "I do not know" well, pitch on video calls and understand negotiation and term-sheet basics.
Follow up well, learn from rejection and put everything together in a complete pitch day plan.
30 questions. Pass with 70% or more to earn your certificate.
Learn how to choose what to sell, set up an online shop or social selling, take mobile money payments, deliver, market, keep records and grow, with a business plan and a 30-day launch plan.
What you will learn
Plan, run and finish projects that deliver: scope, goals, schedules, budgets, risks, teams and reporting, using free tools and a worked youth ICT club example.
What you will learn
Manage money in a digital world: budgeting, saving, mobile money, bank apps, online payments, scams, loans, insurance and simple records for a small business, with a strong focus on staying safe.
What you will learn
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