Tech Entrepreneurship in Africa
By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 1: Find a painful problem worth solving
Unlock your potential with this carefully crafted course on Tech Entrepreneurship in Africa. We've distilled years of industry experience into actionable lessons that you can apply immediately.
This course covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Each module builds on the previous one, ensuring a smooth learning journey.
Perfect for self-learners and professionals seeking to expand their skillset in the growing African tech ecosystem.
What you will learn
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 1: Find a painful problem worth solving
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 2: Talk to customers early
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 3: Define an MVP scope
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 4: Business model basics
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 5: Pitch narrative structure
What you will build and prove
- Practice: Practice: Lesson 1: Find a painful problem worth solving
- Project: Apply Tech Entrepreneurship in Africa
- Quiz: Lesson 1: Find a painful problem worth solving check (pass 70%)
- Final assessment: Tech Entrepreneurship in Africa — course assessment (pass 70%)
Course journey
How this free course is structured — watch, practise, and progress module by module.
- Introduction & Setup
- Core Concepts
- Hands-On Practice
- Intermediate Techniques
- Advanced Topics
- Real-World Projects
- Best Practices
- Final Project & Certification
Practice
1 optional practice exercise — apply what you learned. Practice is not required to complete the course.
Assessment
- Lesson 1: Find a painful problem worth solving check · pass mark 70%
- Tech Entrepreneurship in Africa — course assessment · pass mark 70%
Prove
Course completion means finishing required lessons , and the course assessment . That grants a certificate of completion — not a professional certification. Optional practice does not block completion.
Curriculum
Week 1: Introduction & Setup
- Lesson 1: Find a painful problem worth solving Preview Practice 14min
- Lesson 2: Talk to customers early Preview 25min
- Lesson 3: Define an MVP scope 15min
- Lesson 4: Business model basics 20min
- Lesson 5: Pitch narrative structure 24min
Week 2: Core Concepts
- Lesson 1: Validate demand cheaply 13min
- Lesson 2: Price and package an offer 12min
- Lesson 3: Build an early distribution channel 16min
- Lesson 4: Hire and collaborate lean 14min
- Lesson 5: Fundraising readiness checklist 23min
Week 3: Hands-On Practice
- Lesson 1: Validate demand cheaply 21min
- Lesson 2: Price and package an offer 14min
- Lesson 3: Build an early distribution channel 20min
Week 4: Intermediate Techniques
- Lesson 1: Validate demand cheaply 14min
- Lesson 2: Price and package an offer 23min
- Lesson 3: Build an early distribution channel 25min
- Lesson 4: Hire and collaborate lean 8min
- Lesson 5: Fundraising readiness checklist 16min
- Lesson 6: Ship your first paying customer loop 9min
Week 5: Advanced Topics
- Lesson 1: Validate demand cheaply 10min
- Lesson 2: Price and package an offer 9min
- Lesson 3: Build an early distribution channel 11min
Week 6: Real-World Projects
- Lesson 1: Validate demand cheaply 10min
- Lesson 2: Price and package an offer 22min
- Lesson 3: Build an early distribution channel 14min
- Lesson 4: Hire and collaborate lean 8min
Week 7: Best Practices
- Lesson 1: Validate demand cheaply 20min
- Lesson 2: Price and package an offer 11min
- Lesson 3: Build an early distribution channel 15min
Week 8: Final Project & Certification
- Lesson 1: Validate demand cheaply 24min
- Lesson 2: Price and package an offer 8min
- Lesson 3: Build an early distribution channel 8min
- Lesson 4: Hire and collaborate lean 19min
- Lesson 5: Fundraising readiness checklist 18min
Free to enroll — no purchase required.
Instructor: Africoders
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