CERTIFICATE IN ENTERPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ( S-EDP )

Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) – 15 Days Syllabus

Duration: 15 Days
Daily Class Time: 2 Hours
Total Duration: 30 Hours

Day 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

• What is entrepreneurship?

• Importance in economic development

• Traits of a successful entrepreneur

Day 2: Identifying Business Opportunities

• Generating business ideas

• Understanding local market needs

• Examples of small business models

Day 3: Self-Assessment & Entrepreneurial Motivation

• Strengths and weaknesses

• Risk-taking & decision-making

• Building self-confidence

Day 4: Basics of Business Planning

• Elements of a business plan

• Setting goals and objectives

• Types of businesses (sole proprietorship, partnership, etc.)

Day 5: Market Survey & Analysis

• Importance of market research

• Survey techniques

• Identifying target customers

Day 6: Legal & Regulatory Framework

• Business registration process

• Licenses and permits

• Introduction to GST, Udyam, PAN, etc.

Day 7: Costing and Pricing

• Understanding costs: fixed and variable

• Break-even analysis

• Pricing strategies

Day 8: Financial Literacy

• Basics of bookkeeping

• Profit & loss and cash flow

• Managing business expenses

Day 9: Sources of Finance

• Self-funding vs. external funding

• Government schemes (PMEGP, MUDRA, etc.)

• Bank procedures and documentation

Day 10: Marketing Strategies

• Basics of promotion and branding

• Traditional and digital marketing

• Customer engagement

Day 11: Soft Skills for Entrepreneurs

• Communication and presentation skills

• Time management

• Teamwork and leadership

Day 12: Digital Tools in Business

• Using WhatsApp Business, Google Forms

• Introduction to online selling (e-commerce)

• Digital payments (UPI, QR codes)

Day 13: Business Ethics & Sustainability

• Ethical behavior in business

• Eco-friendly practices

• Social responsibility

Day 14: Business Plan Development

• Writing a simple business plan

• Key components: idea, market, budget, marketing

• Preparing for presentation

Day 15: Business Plan Presentation & Closing

• Participants present their business ideas

• Peer and trainer feedback

• Certificate distribution and motivational talk

10th Passed