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Introduction to local government: a peek behind the scenes at how municipalities and cities actually work
In this eye-opening interview, Carlo shares insider insights on managing scarce resources, explaining why bureaucracy isn't just red tape—it's a safety net that prevents disasters. You'll discover how detailed communication, transparency, and patienc
Free
Practical Advice to Municipalities
This brilliant short course talks about practical advice on building solutions and sustainability for municipalities and organizations. as well as on how to find innovative ways to tackle societal challenges
Free
Introduction to ESG for Municipalities
This short course gives a brief overview of how ESG can affect local Municipalities in a good way, along with its risks.
Free
How to use data to understand better your real challenges. A short course on real data in a modern world
In this brilliant course our instructor will talk about the power of Data and how it can be used as a tool to manipulate the market in your favor.
Free
Citizen Engagement: advice for small up and coming Municipalities
This short course will help Mayors and small municipalities grow their knowledge of business in order to help other small businesses.
Free
The role of local governments as catalysts for economic development
In this conversation, Sharion Louw, a local economic development officer at Mossel Bay municipality, shares her insights on the role of local governments as catalysts for economic development.
Free
How to cope with the modern world: Practical ideas for anyone working in Government
This incredible course gives you many practical ideas for individuals who are working in government.
Free
Territorial Development and modern times: advice to towns and cities on how to cope with the speed of change
This short, interesting course will show how you will need to behave within an organization to deliver the best services and the best value to citizenship and to people who have to interact with your local authority.
Free
Advice to cities and organisations: how to find and work with partners to solve challenges. With Dr Erin Bown-Anderson
In this brilliant course our instructor will talk about the power of partnerships and some different models and ways to look at partnerships, what works and what doesn't.
Free
Introduction to the role of a Local Economic Development manager in cities and towns
This brilliant short course helps you better understand the Local Economic Development sector, how to improve economic development projects, how to creating a positive contribution and more
Free
Unlocking Municipal Growth
In this insightful interview, Chad Capon shares innovative finance strategies for municipalities facing fiscal constraints.
Free
Working as a Local Economic Development Professional
A wonderful introduction to the role of Local Economic Development, what it entails, how it works, the impact it has and with lots of practical tips on how to be good at it and help the community.
Free
The role of local governments as catalysts for economic development
In this conversation, Sharion Louw, a local economic development officer at Mossel Bay municipality, shares her insights on the role of local governments as catalysts for economic development.
Free
Quality Over Quantity in Economic Initiatives
In this conversation, Riaan Fick, the manager for local economic development at Witzenberg municipality, shares insights into the role of local government in fostering economic growth.
Free
How to use data to understand better your real challenges. A short course on real data in a modern world
In this brilliant course our instructor will talk about the power of Data and how it can be used as a tool to manipulate the market in your favor.
Free
Reviving Township Economies: Strategies for Success
This conversation explores the strategies for reviving township economies through local hubs, emphasizing the importance of community involvement, infrastructure development, and transitioning informal economies into formal ones.
Free
The Power of Trust and Collaboration in Job Creation
In this insightful interview, Rahima Loghdey, Director of Skills and Centers in Western Cape, shares her expertise on public-private partnerships, regional development, and innovative strategies for job creation and skills development.
Free
Why Fixing Infrastructure is key to local economic success
In this conversation, Jan Bezuidenhout discusses the critical role of infrastructure in economic development, emphasizing the need for municipalities to maintain existing infrastructure while also planning for future projects.
Free
Understanding why the economy matters to your business (and how to use it to your advantage)
A powerful short course to explain why the economy matters to your business, why you shouldn't be intimidated by it and how to build a micro, small or medium business within the context of the economy.
Free
Govt - Leading Beyond Crisis
In this course Ferial Puren discusses how city leaders can meet complexity with humility, relationship-building, citizen participation, peer learning and long-term stewardship—creating resilient communities where people and ideas flourish.
Free
Lessons from Leading Mossel Bay Municipality
In this conversation, Alderman Dirk Kotze discusses innovative strategies for municipalities to tackle energy challenges, enhance accessibility, and manage sustainable growth.
Free
Courageous Conversations: How to talk about difficult things at work
This incredible course helps you understand how to have those difficult conversations at work, even if you hate conflict. It helps you understand how to start the conversations, stay empowered, and handle uncertainty.
Free
How to use data to understand better your real challenges. A short course on real data in a modern world
In this brilliant course our instructor will talk about the power of Data and how it can be used as a tool to manipulate the market in your favor.
Free
Understanding why the economy matters to your business (and how to use it to your advantage)
A powerful short course to explain why the economy matters to your business, why you shouldn't be intimidated by it and how to build a micro, small or medium business within the context of the economy.
Free
Understanding the entrepreneurial lifecycle
Inspired by the book called "Corporate Lifecycle" we applied that knowledge to the entrepreneurial lifecycle and mapped it against our experience supporting startups and small businesses in over 83 countries and found some really interesting insights
Free
Unpacking the Township Economy
A short introductory course that will help up and coming business owners looking to grow their businesses in their local Townships.
Free
Helping you think differently about working in the SME sector
This wonderful short course will help broaden your thinking of working in a SME sector or if you are an owner, provide insight into hiring practices.
Free
Understanding Supply Chains
A short introductory course explaining the ins and outs of business supply chains.
Free
Disability Equity and Inclusion
In this short interesting course our instructor will explain how people with disabilities can be included in modern society and ways they can do that.
Free
Introduction to Disabilities: A primer for anyone who wants to understand the challenge better
This wonderful short introduction course is for anyone who wants to better understand the world of disabilities, what it is and what it isn't.
Free
Why you should care that your business is disability-friendly
In this brilliant short course, you will learn more about why it's imperative for your business to have proper accessibility for disabled individuals (and it's not just because it is the right thing to do!)
Free
Introduction to physical disabilities
This wonderful short introductory course is for anyone who wants to better understand the world of physical disabilities, the different types, and how they affect those people.
Free
Types of Disabilities
This brilliant course will explain the different types of disabilities and how you can understand and help those who have an impairment.
Free
Citizen Engagement: advice for small up and coming Municipalities
This short course will help Mayors and small municipalities grow their knowledge of business in order to help other small businesses.
Free
Building Trust in Municipalities Through Authentic Branding
Raksha Mahabeer shares insights on branding, communication, and community engagement for municipalities, emphasizing authenticity, internal culture, and strategic storytelling to build trust and improve service delivery.
Free
Taking your communication skills to the next level
This wonderful short course is for those wanting to take the next steps in advancing their communication and networking skills
Free
Helping you think differently about working in the SME sector
This wonderful short course will help broaden your thinking of working in a SME sector or if you are an owner, provide insight into hiring practices.
Free
Practical Advice to municipalities on how to support entrepreneurs and SMEs
This conversation explores the practical aspects of supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through local economic development initiatives.
Free
Introduction to ESG for Municipalities
This short course gives a brief overview of how ESG can affect local Municipalities in a good way, along with its risks.
Free
How ESG can help small businesses grow
This short course will help motivate small businesses and encourage leaders to help them.
Free
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
A course to assist and inform individuals who are interested in Sustainable Entrepreneurship, how it works and its importance.
Free
Sustainability and Progress: perspectives for business, government and life
Struggling to stay positive amidst all the doom and gloom around the topic of sustainability? Then this course will brighten your day. Learn about the amazing things happening around the world and how real innovation works on the ground.
Free
Sustainability and the role you play
In this short course, our instructor will explain how you as a business can contribute to the sustainability of our planet.
Free
Informal Trading and Business Areas Management
Paul Williamson shares his extensive experience in managing informal trading and public space in Cape Town, highlighting strategies for inclusive urban development, stakeholder engagement, and lessons learned during crises like COVID-19.
Free
Small Business Support: a course for municipalities interested in learning about what works and what doesn't
This conversation explores the dynamics of SME support, focusing on the role of municipalities in fostering entrepreneurship and small business development.
Free
Practical Advice to municipalities on how to support entrepreneurs and SMEs
This conversation explores the practical aspects of supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through local economic development initiatives.
Free
Discussion on how municipalities can support Urban Agriculture Enterprises
In this discussion, Professor Naude Malan shares insights on the role of municipalities in supporting urban agriculture.
Free
Citizen Engagement: advice for small up and coming Municipalities
This short course will help Mayors and small municipalities grow their knowledge of business in order to help other small businesses.
Free
How to deal with setbacks and difficult times
A collection of advice and wisdom from amazing people who have been there on how to deal with setbacks and difficulties.
Free
Sustainability and Progress: perspectives for business, government and life
Struggling to stay positive amidst all the doom and gloom around the topic of sustainability? Then this course will brighten your day. Learn about the amazing things happening around the world and how real innovation works on the ground.
Free
Sustainability and the role you play
In this short course, our instructor will explain how you as a business can contribute to the sustainability of our planet.
Free
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
A course to assist and inform individuals who are interested in Sustainable Entrepreneurship, how it works and its importance.
Free
Territorial Development and modern times: advice to towns and cities on how to cope with the speed of change
This short, interesting course will show how you will need to behave within an organization to deliver the best services and the best value to citizenship and to people who have to interact with your local authority.
Free
How big and small businesses can change one another, when they invest in each other
This incredible short course will explain how big and small businesses are able to help each other in order to grow.
Free
Building Trust in Municipalities Through Authentic Branding
Raksha Mahabeer shares insights on branding, communication, and community engagement for municipalities, emphasizing authenticity, internal culture, and strategic storytelling to build trust and improve service delivery.
Free
Advice on how to change the culture and strategy by Kevin Liebenberg
This wonderful course by Kevin Liebenberg provides valuable advice on how to change the culture and strategy of different types of organizations.
Free
The vision of an Urban Agricultural Enterprise
In this conversation, Professor Naude Malan discusses the principles of urban agriculture, focusing on how to create a viable urban agricultural enterprise.
Free
Effectuation Theory in Urban Entrepreneurship
In this conversation, Professor Naude Malan discusses the principles of urban agriculture and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of starting small, utilizing local resources, and integrating waste exchange systems.
Free
Designing Your Urban Farm for Success
In this conversation, Professor Naude Malan discusses essential technologies for urban agriculture, emphasizing the importance of farm design, permaculture principles, composting, and integrating animals into farming systems.
Free
Unlocking Urban Agriculture: Market Opportunities
In this conversation, Professor Nordea Moulin discusses the market opportunities in urban agriculture, emphasizing the importance of understanding the unique value proposition, waste harvesting, and community engagement.
Free
Starting Your Urban Agricultural Journey
In this conversation, Professor Naude Malan discusses strategies for starting an urban agricultural enterprise, focusing on low-cost methods and resource management.
Free
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Citizen Engagement: advice for small up and coming Municipalities
This short course will help Mayors and small municipalities grow their knowledge of business in order to help other small businesses.
Free
Citizen Engagement: advice for small up and coming Municipalities
This short course will help Mayors and small municipalities grow their knowledge of business in order to help other small businesses.
Free
How to deal with setbacks and difficult times
A collection of advice and wisdom from amazing people who have been there on how to deal with setbacks and difficulties.
Free
Advice to cities and organisations: how to find and work with partners to solve challenges. With Dr Erin Bown-Anderson
In this brilliant course our instructor will talk about the power of partnerships and some different models and ways to look at partnerships, what works and what doesn't.
Free
How Companies and Organizations Can Problem-Solve and Build Partnerships
In this brilliant course our instructor will talk about how N50 operates and how they make working in the corporate world a possibility.
Free
How Companies and Organizations Can Problem-Solve and Build Partnerships
In this brilliant course our instructor will talk about how N50 operates and how they make working in the corporate world a possibility.
Free
Advice to cities and organisations: how to find and work with partners to solve challenges. With Dr Erin Bown-Anderson
In this brilliant course our instructor will talk about the power of partnerships and some different models and ways to look at partnerships, what works and what doesn't.
Free
Social Protection Systems and Environmental Resilience: perspectives for local government officials
Learn to empower communities with strategic development and social protection insights from Fatima Mohammed, focusing on measurable social change and sustainable impact.
Free
Social entrepreneurship and youth development
In this engaging conversation, Chisom Joan Onwuemeka shares her journey as a social entrepreneur and youth development professional.
Free
AI and Data Protection: Practical Advice for Small Businesses
AI is wonderful and powerful and useful... but it also comes with risks. In this wonderful short course Samantha and Brittany unpack practical ways to use AI and be compliant with local laws around data.
Free
Digital inclusion: advice to municipalities and companies on how to work together
In this interesting course you will delve into the insights of municipality and how digital inclusion will affect it.
Free
Eradicating Entrepreneurial poverty
This wonderful short course will help you understand more about entrepreneurial poverty.
Free
How municipalities help fight poverty and create jobs
In this insightful interview, Dr. Dean O'Neill shares his extensive experience in municipal management, focusing on pro-poor budgeting, infrastructure development, and fostering a service-oriented culture.
Free
Social Protection Systems and Environmental Resilience: perspectives for local government officials
Learn to empower communities with strategic development and social protection insights from Fatima Mohammed, focusing on measurable social change and sustainable impact.
Free
Social entrepreneurship and youth development
In this engaging conversation, Chisom Joan Onwuemeka shares her journey as a social entrepreneur and youth development professional.
Free
Lessons from Leading Mossel Bay Municipality
In this conversation, Alderman Dirk Kotze discusses innovative strategies for municipalities to tackle energy challenges, enhance accessibility, and manage sustainable growth.
Free
Digital inclusion: advice to municipalities and companies on how to work together
In this interesting course you will delve into the insights of municipality and how digital inclusion will affect it.
Free
AI and Data Protection: Practical Advice for Small Businesses
AI is wonderful and powerful and useful... but it also comes with risks. In this wonderful short course Samantha and Brittany unpack practical ways to use AI and be compliant with local laws around data.
Free
Helping you think differently about working in the SME sector
This wonderful short course will help broaden your thinking of working in a SME sector or if you are an owner, provide insight into hiring practices.
Free
Practical Advice to municipalities on how to support entrepreneurs and SMEs
This conversation explores the practical aspects of supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through local economic development initiatives.
Free
Advice to cities and organisations: how to find and work with partners to solve challenges. With Dr Erin Bown-Anderson
In this brilliant course our instructor will talk about the power of partnerships and some different models and ways to look at partnerships, what works and what doesn't.
Free
How Companies and Organizations Can Problem-Solve and Build Partnerships
In this brilliant course our instructor will talk about how N50 operates and how they make working in the corporate world a possibility.
Free
Understanding why the economy matters to your business (and how to use it to your advantage)
A powerful short course to explain why the economy matters to your business, why you shouldn't be intimidated by it and how to build a micro, small or medium business within the context of the economy.
Free
Understanding the Education Economy
In this conversation, Wendy Viljoen discusses the critical role of education in driving economic growth in the Western Cape.
Free
Unpacking the Township Economy
A short introductory course that will help up and coming business owners looking to grow their businesses in their local Townships.
Free
Disability Equity and Inclusion
In this short interesting course our instructor will explain how people with disabilities can be included in modern society and ways they can do that.
Free
Introduction to Disabilities: A primer for anyone who wants to understand the challenge better
This wonderful short introduction course is for anyone who wants to better understand the world of disabilities, what it is and what it isn't.
Free
Why you should care that your business is disability-friendly
In this brilliant short course, you will learn more about why it's imperative for your business to have proper accessibility for disabled individuals (and it's not just because it is the right thing to do!)
Free
Introduction to physical disabilities
This wonderful short introductory course is for anyone who wants to better understand the world of physical disabilities, the different types, and how they affect those people.
Free
Types of Disabilities
This brilliant course will explain the different types of disabilities and how you can understand and help those who have an impairment.
Free
Informal Trading and Business Areas Management
Paul Williamson shares his extensive experience in managing informal trading and public space in Cape Town, highlighting strategies for inclusive urban development, stakeholder engagement, and lessons learned during crises like COVID-19.
Free
Unpacking the Township Economy
A short introductory course that will help up and coming business owners looking to grow their businesses in their local Townships.
Free
Reviving Township Economies: Strategies for Success
This conversation explores the strategies for reviving township economies through local hubs, emphasizing the importance of community involvement, infrastructure development, and transitioning informal economies into formal ones.
Free
Disability Equity and Inclusion
In this short interesting course our instructor will explain how people with disabilities can be included in modern society and ways they can do that.
Free
First Aid
This course teaches you all the theory & practical skills needed, in order to help anyone in a medical emergency.
Free
Introduction to Disabilities: A primer for anyone who wants to understand the challenge better
This wonderful short introduction course is for anyone who wants to better understand the world of disabilities, what it is and what it isn't.
Free
Keeping your family safe: lessons from one of the world's most experience fireman.
This conversation focuses on the critical importance of fire safety awareness and education.
Free
Keeping your family safe: lessons from one of the world's most experience fireman.
This conversation focuses on the critical importance of fire safety awareness and education.
Free
Sustainability in the Eventing Business.
This brilliant short course explains how to get competitive edge in business and how it can save the world.
Free
Introduction to ESG for Municipalities
This short course gives a brief overview of how ESG can affect local Municipalities in a good way, along with its risks.
Free
The World of Carbon Credits
In this great short course, we will go over what Carbon Credits mean and how they can influence you.
Free
How ESG can help small businesses grow
This short course will help motivate small businesses and encourage leaders to help them.
Free
Carbon Markets, Environmental and Impact Projects Structuring and Development
This wonderful short course gives you a brief overview of the carbon market and how it operates.
Free
Social Protection Systems and Environmental Resilience: perspectives for local government officials
Learn to empower communities with strategic development and social protection insights from Fatima Mohammed, focusing on measurable social change and sustainable impact.
Free
Why Fixing Infrastructure is key to local economic success
In this conversation, Jan Bezuidenhout discusses the critical role of infrastructure in economic development, emphasizing the need for municipalities to maintain existing infrastructure while also planning for future projects.
Free
Lessons from Leading Mossel Bay Municipality
In this conversation, Alderman Dirk Kotze discusses innovative strategies for municipalities to tackle energy challenges, enhance accessibility, and manage sustainable growth.
Free
Territorial Development and modern times: advice to towns and cities on how to cope with the speed of change
This short, interesting course will show how you will need to behave within an organization to deliver the best services and the best value to citizenship and to people who have to interact with your local authority.
Free
Regeneration of towns and villages: advice for municipalities and communities
In this conversation, Matteo Cerri discusses the regeneration of small towns and villages in Italy, focusing on the impact of remote work and the influx of new residents seeking a better quality of life.
Free
Reviving Township Economies: Strategies for Success
This conversation explores the strategies for reviving township economies through local hubs, emphasizing the importance of community involvement, infrastructure development, and transitioning informal economies into formal ones.
Free
Perspectives on personal real estate: tips on what to do and what not to do.
In this masterclass, Devon shares his inspiring journey from overcoming personal challenges to becoming a leader in the South African luxury real estate market.
Free
Copenhagen Cycling Revolution
In this conversation, Morten Kabell discusses the evolution of Copenhagen's cycling infrastructure, highlighting the political challenges, financial justifications, community engagement, and the health and economic benefits of cycling.
Free
Copenhagen Cycling Revolution
In this conversation, Morten Kabell discusses the evolution of Copenhagen's cycling infrastructure, highlighting the political challenges, financial justifications, community engagement, and the health and economic benefits of cycling.
Free
Dutch Cycling Embassy
In this conversation, Chris Bruntlett, the international relations manager for the Dutch Cycling Embassy, discusses the integration of cycling into urban planning.
Free
Introduction to Disabilities: A primer for anyone who wants to understand the challenge better
This wonderful short introduction course is for anyone who wants to better understand the world of disabilities, what it is and what it isn't.
Free
Why you should care that your business is disability-friendly
In this brilliant short course, you will learn more about why it's imperative for your business to have proper accessibility for disabled individuals (and it's not just because it is the right thing to do!)
Free
Types of Disabilities
This brilliant course will explain the different types of disabilities and how you can understand and help those who have an impairment.
Free
Introduction to physical disabilities
This wonderful short introductory course is for anyone who wants to better understand the world of physical disabilities, the different types, and how they affect those people.
Free
Disability Equity and Inclusion
In this short interesting course our instructor will explain how people with disabilities can be included in modern society and ways they can do that.
Free
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Wonderful Farming Business course
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Brilliant course
Brilliant course. I like the fact that it is PRACTICAL, no short-cuts unless one is not serious about taking their business to the next level. What I have learnt so far has even shown me huge gaps in how I have priced some of my services.
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Forces one to think deeply
Excellent prompt to help one think deeply about the reasons why one would want to embark on this entrepreneurial journey.
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I am an entrepreneur
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Amazing
Helpful, encouraging and it gives confidence to start a business.
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Practical Solutions
A mind blowing experience to have that one on one discussion with yourself and the future of the business, especially knowing why you are doing business.
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Inspiring
Inspiring even for a lawyer who is thinking about opening his law firm but not quite sure if he has the necessary entrepreneurship skills therefore.
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