Program Overview

Practical Entrepreneurship Course

About the program

The Practical Entrepreneurship Course is a 60-hour, fully online, self-directed course that teaches tech-enabled entrepreneurship through hands-on missions based on the proven Rapid Value Creation (RVC) methodology. This course introduces a systematic approach to entrepreneurship grounded in data-driven methods and market insights.

Course recognition

• The course is NESA Board Endorsed, appearing on the HSC record.
• It is a 60-hour UDBEC course, self-paced with UTS marking and feedback.

Course pricing

• The course costs $350 per student.
• Low SES schools are eligible to apply for funded student positions.
• All course materials are provided online, with UTS providing marking and feedback.

What you'll learn

Based on the successful RVC methodology, this course teaches systematic approaches to entrepreneurship through practical, hands-on missions. The core skills covered include:

• Tech-enabled entrepreneurship:
  • Discovering the power of AI to uncover and execute opportunities.
  • Launching e-commerce stores.
  • Creating content.
  • Digital marketing skills.
  • Market validation.
  • Building a portfolio.
• Entrepreneurial mindset:
  • Eliminating perfectionism and procrastination.
  • Data-driven decision making.
  • Persistent effort as the path to success.
  • Learning by doing.

Course structure

The course consists of 8 practical missions where students implement real projects and learn by doing:

1. Starting a Business in Australia
2. Etsy Store Setup
3. Amazon KDP Publishing
4. YouTube/Blogging
5. TikTok Content Creation
6. Facebook Advertising
7. Due Diligence & Digital Property
8. Reflection & Next Steps

Assessment

The course includes two reflective assessments:

1. Process journal – documenting the learning journey and mission outcomes.
2. Next steps plan – strategic planning for the entrepreneurial future. All assessments are marked and feedback is provided by UTS.

Program details

Duration

• The course is 60 hours long, self-paced.

Year level

• The course is designed for Year 11 students.

Delivery

• The course is fully online, asynchronous, allowing students to complete missions on their schedule.

Cost

• The course costs $350 per student.

Prerequisites

• There are no prerequisites; the course is open to all Year 11 students.

What's included

• All course materials, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides.
• UTS marking and feedback on all assessments.
• Technical support and progress tracking.
• Completion certificates.

Recognition

• The course is a Board-endorsed course, appearing on the HSC record.
• It provides portfolio pieces for university applications.
• It offers industry-relevant skills for employment.

Why this course?

For teachers and careers advisors

The course is self-contained, with all materials online, and UTS handles all marking and feedback. Students develop systematic entrepreneurship skills with real-world digital marketing experience and a portfolio of completed projects.

For students

The course provides practical business creation experience, digital marketing skills, and technology literacy through 8 hands-on missions. The self-paced format lets students learn time management and persistence while building a portfolio for future opportunities. The course is NESA-approved and appears on the HSC record.