Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship - Scale-Up Module 6: Elements of Pitch, Financing: Funding and Valuation and Pitch Competition
- Innovation & Business Improvement
- Leadership & Management
This module is conducted in-person.
2 Full Days (Weekdays)
Who Should Attend
• Entrepreneurs and startup founders preparing for funding rounds
• Business owners seeking partnerships or venture capital investment
• Professionals responsible for business development and fundraising
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this programme. Prior knowledge on any of the topics is not required.
Overview
Most entrepreneurs and founders are often focused on securing funding and understanding business valuation. A good pitch can help businesses secure funding, build strategic partnerships and generate sales. This module is designed to guide participants to develop persuasive and clear pitches, with a focus on creating engaging pitch decks and summaries that convey their business vision. Also, it provides a detailed overview of diverse financing avenues, from angel investment to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and demystifies complex investment concepts and term sheet details. By the end of the module, participants will be applying their learned skills in a realistic setting and receiving valuable feedback from seasoned experts, preparing entrepreneurs for successful venture presentations and negotiations.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 2-day module, participants will be able to:
• Craft a concise and compelling executive summary and pitch deck
• Integrate key business plan components and accurate financial projections
• Navigate and plan for potential exit strategies and liquidity events
• Communicate their business idea effectively to investors and partners
• Understand the spectrum of funding options available for businesses at different stages
• Gain knowledge of how to approach and secure various types of funding
• Develop the ability to comprehend and negotiate term sheets effectively
• Be able to effectively present a business plan and pitch in a competitive environment
• Understand the key elements that make a pitch successful in the eyes of investors and judges
• Receive direct feedback on their business proposition and presentation skills
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
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$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
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International Participant |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
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