Startup: From Idea to Launch

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General information
Duration:
2 Weeks
Dates:
August 2025 (exact dates TBC)
Location:
London College of Business Studies
Language:
English
Level:
Beginner–Intermediate
Credits:
Certificate of Completion (recommended 3 ECTS equivalent)

Overview

Have a business idea but don’t know where to start? This course is designed to take you from inspiration to action. Whether you’re interested in launching a startup or simply want to understand how ventures grow, you’ll gain hands-on skills and insights into the world of entrepreneurship.

This is not a theory-heavy course — it's practical, collaborative, and fast-paced. You’ll work in teams, validate ideas, build prototypes, and present your startup to mentors and peers.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Understand what makes a great startup idea and founder mindset
  • Apply frameworks like Lean Canvas and Value Proposition Design
  • Learn to conduct customer interviews and validation sprints
  • Develop a minimum viable product (MVP) concept
  • Pitch a business model to a panel of peers and mentors

Topics Covered

  • Startup lifecycle and founder psychology
  • Idea generation, problem validation, and early traction
  • Lean Startup, MVPs, and product-market fit
  • Building a pitch deck: storytelling, data, and visuals
  • Funding basics: bootstrapping, grants, VCs, and angels

Daily Schedule

Day 1:
  • Welcome and course introduction
  • Understanding the startup mindset
  • Icebreakers and forming startup teams
Day 2:
  • Brainstorming frameworks and creativity tools
  • Conducting basic market research
  • Conducting basic market research
Day 3:
  • Planning and conducting customer interviews
  • Validating assumptions and refining problem statement
  • Team reflections and group feedback
Day 4:
  • Introduction to Lean Canvas framework
  • Mapping out business model components
  • Peer review and instructor feedback
Day 5:
  • MVP (Minimum Viable Product) concepts
  • Exploring prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Canva)
  • User journey and experience mapping
Day 6:
  • Crafting a strong value proposition
  • Competitive research and SWOT analysis
  • Mentor check-ins and feedback loops
Day 7:
  • Storytelling techniques for pitches
  • Building a compelling pitch deck
  • Slide design and presentation flow
Day 8:
  • Pitch rehearsal and dry-run presentations
  • Mentor critique and refinement
  • Peer evaluations and support
Day 9:
  • Final team presentations to panel
  • Feedback from mentors and peers
  • Group Q&A and reflections
Day 10:
  • Understanding funding pathways
  • Tips from real founders
  • Wrap-up, certificate ceremony, and next steps

Who Should Apply?

  • Students from any background with a business idea or curiosity about entrepreneurship
  • Aspiring founders, product managers, or innovation leads
  • Creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and collaborators
  • No prior startup or business experience required

Learning Format

No prior startup or business experience required
Daily teamwork, mentor check-ins, and project development
Tools include Miro, Canva, Google Slides, and Figma
Final pitch delivered to a panel with feedback
Author
Mr. David Kwon
CV
Former Director at Startupbootcamp UK
Startup Coach
BIO

David has mentored over 200 founders across fintech, edtech, and climate tech sectors. He brings global accelerator experience and a passion for real-world innovation.

Academic Credits & Certificates

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, with a learning transcript. Many institutions accept this course as equivalent to 3 ECTS credits for entrepreneurship modules.

Course Fee

£850 – Includes tuition, learning materials, certificate, and access to activities.Accommodation and visa support available separately.

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