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Overview: Are you ready to bring your business ideas to life or take your early-stage business to the next level? The Certificate in Entrepreneurship at the Southern Africa (SoAfr) School of Project Management (SoAfrSPM) is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners seeking foundational knowledge and practical skills to succeed in business.
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship equips you with essential entrepreneurial skills to transform your ideas into actionable plans and sustainable businesses. Whether you're at the ideation stage or managing a fledgling venture, this program provides the guidance and tools you need to build and grow your business with confidence.
Key Learning Areas:
Business Ideation and Planning
Basic Financial Management
Marketing and Branding Essentials
Starting and Formalizing a Business
What You’ll Gain:
Foundational entrepreneurship skills to support your journey.
A chance to develop and refine your business idea while learning.
Access to experienced academic staff who are also successful entrepreneurs.
Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA) Level: 5
Duration: The program is nine months long.
Modules: The program includes two (2) core classes and (5) entrepreneurship modules.
Core Module 1: Academic and Personal Success
Core Module 2: Technology Basics for Projects
Module 1: Foundations of Entrepreneurship
Module 2: Business Planning and Development
Module 3: Marketing and Branding Strategies
Module 4: Sales, Operations, and Management
Module 5: Financial and Legal Frameworks for Business Success
Academic Year: The program starts in November and concludes in July of the following year.
Inaugural Year: The program will launch in November 2025 during Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 10-16, 2025) with the first Certificate in Entrepreneurship cohort for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Timetable: Students attend approximately one (1) class per month.
Delivery Mode: Classes are delivered monthly in one of three formats: (1) 100% online delivery, (2) on-demand content supplemented with online delivery, and (3) blended, which is a combination of face-to-face and online delivery.
Application Due Date: Applications open annually in September. There are three application deadlines: early (July 1), normal (August 1), and late (September 1).
Academic Staff: All faculty are successful business owners.
Required Work Experience: No work experience is required.
Admissions Pathways: To enroll in the Certificate in Entrepreneurship, candidates can qualify through one of three pathways:
Standard Qualification Entry: Hold a relevant Level 4 qualification from a recognized institution.
Grade 12 Entry: Achieve a minimum of 22 points across five subjects in Grade 12, including at least a D grade in English.
Mature Age Entry Scheme: Candidates can also be admitted through the mature age entry scheme. Learn more about the SoAfrSPM Mature Age Entry.
Scholarships. Accepted students are eligible to apply for a SoAfrSPM scholarship that covers 25% of the program fee. Learn more about the SoAfrSPM Scholarship Program.
Who Should Apply? The Certificate in Entrepreneurship program is ideal for:
Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to turn their ideas into reality.
Early-stage business owners looking for foundational skills to grow their ventures.
Individuals seeking to build confidence and competence in entrepreneurship without prior work experience.