Welcome to The Kwathu Upgrade: Leading Legacy – HerStory Edition! This workshop series celebrates Women’s History Month by empowering African women creatives, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Through interactive sessions, we aim to equip you with essential skills in digital, entrepreneurial, creative, and advocacy domains to thrive in your endeavors and drive positive change.
Course Objectives:
- Empower African women creatives, innovators, and entrepreneurs with essential skills in digital, entrepreneurial, creative, and advocacy domains.
- Provide participants with practical insights into e-commerce strategies, social media branding, and digital marketing techniques.
- Equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively utilize online platforms to enhance their business presence and engage with customers.
- Foster a supportive environment for networking, mentorship, and collaboration to drive positive change in participants’ communities.
- Empower participants to confidently navigate the digital marketplace and thrive in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
Modules:
Module 1: The Courage Of Women Who Advocate For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
Module 2: Digital Empowerment
Module 3: Entrepreneurial Skills Development
Module 4: Creative Expression
Module 5: Advocacy And Leadership
By the end of this course, participants will master e-commerce strategies, social media branding, business partner analysis and digital marketing techniques. They’ll confidently utilize online platforms to enhance their business presence and engage customers, ultimately thriving in the digital marketplace.
Trainer:
Various
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 11 Lessons
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- Digital EmpowermentDigital Empowerment is a comprehensive course designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to harness the power of digital technology for personal and professional growth. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, it is essential to understand how to leverage digital tools effectively to empower oneself and others. This course covers a wide range of topics, including digital literacy, online communication, digital rights, cybersecurity, and digital entrepreneurship. Whether you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur, this course will provide you with the confidence and capabilities to navigate the digital world with success and resilience.4
- Entrepreneurial Skills DevelopmentEntrepreneurial Skills Development is a comprehensive course designed to cultivate the essential skills and mindset needed to succeed as an entrepreneur in today's competitive business landscape. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner looking to enhance your skills, this course provides practical insights and strategies to drive innovation, creativity, and sustainable growth. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will gain the confidence and competence to navigate the entrepreneurial journey with confidence and resilience.4
- Creative ExpressionCreative Expression is an inspiring journey into the world of self-expression and artistic exploration. This course aims to unleash your creativity, foster personal growth, and cultivate a deeper connection with your inner artist. Through a series of engaging lessons and hands-on activities, participants will explore various forms of creative expression, including visual arts, writing, music, and more. Whether you're a beginner looking to discover your creative voice or an experienced artist seeking new inspiration, this course offers a supportive environment to nurture your talents and unleash your imagination.3
- Advocacy and LeadershipAdvocacy and Leadership is a comprehensive course designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to become effective advocates and leaders in their communities and beyond. This course explores various aspects of advocacy, including understanding advocacy frameworks, developing advocacy strategies, building coalitions, and leveraging digital platforms for advocacy campaigns. Additionally, participants will learn essential leadership principles, such as communication, decision-making, team building, and conflict resolution, to lead with confidence and integrity. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, participants will gain practical insights and actionable strategies to drive positive change and make a meaningful impact in their spheres of influence.4
No prior experience is necessary. This course is designed to accommodate participants at all skill levels.
The duration of the course is one week, but participants can complete it within varied scope of time with self-paced learning.
While the focus is on empowering African women, individuals from other regions are welcome to join and benefit from the course content.
Yes. To get a certificate, make sure you answer course quizzes and get not less than 50% test score.
Requirements
- Participants should have a basic understanding of entrepreneurship and a desire to learn and grow.
- Access to a computer or smartphone with internet connectivity for online workshops and resources.
Features
- Interactive Workshops
- Mentorship Sessions
- Networking Opportunities
- Practical Guidance
Target audiences
- Young African women creatives, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
- Individuals passionate about driving positive change in their communities.
- Those seeking to enhance their skills in digital, entrepreneurial, creative, and advocacy domains.