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Smart Financing for Business Growth

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Course Language
English ‎(en)‎
Time Required
6 hours over 2 weeks
Course Type
Online/Internet Based
Course Fee
Free of charge
Course Access
Open for enrolments
Tutor
Mumbi Maina

Smart Financing for Business Growth

This course is designed for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to strengthen their financial capabilities and prepare to engage financiers and investors. It provides practical insights into how businesses can identify suitable financing options, prepare investment-ready proposals, and engage effectively with financiers and investors. Through real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, the course empowers participants to develop smart financing strategies that support business growth, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Identify their business’s financial requirements and understand the suitability of various financing instruments to different stages of business growth.;
Develop bankable business and financial documents, apply key appraisal concepts used by financiers, and effectively communicate with investors and financial institutions; and
Formulate and implement financing approaches that promote business expansion, financial resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Course Certification

Participants who meet the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion issued in electronic format.

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Course Structure

  • 01 Understanding Your Financing Needs
  • 02 Getting Debt Financing
  • 03 Financing instruments – Equity and Non-debt Financing
  • 04 Pitching your Business
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