Equinet Academy

Entrepreneurship Course

Plan, Launch, and Scale Your Business

Course Description

This course provides aspiring and current entrepreneurs with the strategic capabilities to align business objectives with evolving trends and stakeholder needs. Through practical exercises and planning tools, learners will explore how to assess organisational systems, optimise resource usage, and formulate growth strategies for successful business outcomes.

Participants will leave with the skills to drive entrepreneurial innovation and make data-informed decisions to support sustainable enterprise development.

Target Audience

Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Startup Founders, Business Development Managers, Innovation Leads, Product Managers, Operational Managers, and anyone looking to plan, launch, or scale a successful business venture.

Course Highlights

In this 2-day Entrepreneurship course, trainees will:

Apply strategic planning to align your business with evolving market trends and stakeholder needs.
Evaluate and optimise organisational systems and processes for improved operational efficiency.
Develop effective resource allocation plans to support strategic business execution.
Use data-driven insights to assess performance impact and guide decision-making.
Create and implement scalable growth strategies for long-term business success.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, trainees will be able to:

Apply strategic planning methodologies to align business goals with market trends and stakeholder expectations
Evaluate and enhance organisational systems and processes for improved efficiency
Plan and manage resources effectively to support business strategy implementation
Assess the impact of resource allocation and ensure alignment with business performance goals

Course Outline

Strategic Planning and Organisational Alignment

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Group Discussion, Case Study Analysis)

Learning Outcome: Apply strategic planning methodologies to align organisational objectives with current trends and stakeholder expectations.

Analyse organisational strategies, objectives, and processes
Identify and engage relevant stakeholders in strategic planning
Review the organisation’s strategic plans considering various life-cycles and ongoing trends
Propose organisational strategies and policies for management endorsement

Systems and Process Evaluation

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Application)

Learning Outcome: Evaluate organisational systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and propose enhancements.

Explore tools and methodologies for reviewing systems and processes
Identify gaps and areas of improvement in current systems and processes
Propose solutions to enhance organisational systems and processes

Resource Planning and Management

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Hands-On Activity, Group Discussion)

Learning Outcome: Determine and manage resource needs to ensure successful implementation of business strategies.

Understand types of resources required for business functions
Determine resource needs for implementing business function strategies
Develop resource management allocation plans to ensure optimal utilisation
Monitor and review resource usage to determine sufficiency and optimal utilisation

Outcomes of Effective Resource Allocation

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Case Study, Peer Feedback)

Learning Outcome: Assess the outcomes of resource allocation to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives.

Examine outcomes of effective resource allocation
Evaluate the impact of resource allocation on organisational performance

Trainers

Vetri Mayandi

Consultant and Expense Reduction Analyst across Singapore and Malaysia
Mentored 10 companies under the Business Advisory Programme
Drove 2.5X revenue growth for a tech start-up by leading cross-functional teams across APAC.

Course Fees

Course Fee:
S$750.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Course Schedule

Total hours: 2 days (16 hours)

Learning Mode	Course Dates	Duration	Trainer
In-Person	15, 16 Jan 2026 (Thu, Fri)	9.00am - 6.00pm	Vetri Mayandi
In-Person	30, 31 Jul 2026 (Thu, Fri)	9.00am - 6.00pm	Vetri Mayandi
In-Person	08, 09 Oct 2026 (Thu, Fri)	9.00am - 6.00pm	Vetri Mayandi

Click on the course dates above to register online.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and current entrepreneurs looking to refine their strategies, optimise resources, and align business goals with market trends.

Do I need prior business experience?

No prior entrepreneurial experience is required. However, having basic knowledge of business operations or management concepts will be beneficial.

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn strategic planning techniques, systems and process evaluation, resource allocation, and data-driven decision-making for business growth and sustainability.

Is this a practical course?

Yes. The course includes practical exercises, case studies, and resource planning activities to help participants apply strategic frameworks to real business scenarios.

Will this course help me start or scale my business?

Absolutely. You will gain the knowledge and tools to plan, launch, and scale your business with strategies aligned to market needs and stakeholder expectations.

How interactive is the course?

The course features group discussions, practical exercises, and instructor-led case studies to ensure hands-on learning.