Empowering entrepreneurs and innovators with financial knowledge to build, fund, and sustain successful startups through sound financial planning, capital management, and investor readiness. This course is suitable for startup founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, business students, MSME professionals, and innovation managers seeking to understand financial strategy for new ventures.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Startup Finance | 1 Week | Online | Understand financial basics, revenue models, and startup funding structures | Financial literacy, budgeting | Quiz + assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Foundational course for entrepreneurs |
| Understanding Startup Valuation | 1 Week | Online | Learn startup valuation methods and investor expectations | Valuation techniques, investor pitching | Case-based exercise | ₹2,500 / $30 | Founders and early-stage startups |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Financial Modelling for Startups | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop financial models for business planning and funding proposals | Excel modelling, forecasting | Financial plan project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Entrepreneurship, consulting |
| Investor Pitching and Fundraising Strategies | 2 Weeks | Online | Prepare investor decks and understand fundraising stages | Pitch deck design, investor communication | Presentation + review | ₹3,500 / $40 | Venture capital, startup incubation |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Accounting and Financial Planning for Startups | 1 Month | Online | Learn accounting systems, budgeting, and financial control for startups | Accounting basics, financial planning | Assignment + project | ₹6,000 / $70 | MSMEs, startup finance teams |
| Startup Taxation and Compliance | 1 Month | Online | Understand taxation, registration, and compliance requirements | GST filing, legal finance structure | Case study | ₹6,000 / $70 | Startup operations and compliance management |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Startup Financial Strategy and Risk Management | 3 Months | Online | Create strategies for financial sustainability and risk mitigation | Strategic finance, risk assessment | Simulation + report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Finance and investment planning |
| Venture Capital, Angel Investing, and Funding Mechanisms | 3 Months | Online | Analyze sources of startup capital and investor evaluation processes | Fundraising analysis, due diligence | Project + presentation | ₹12,000 / $140 | Investment banking, startup funding |
- Six-Month Diploma Course
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Professional Diploma in Startup Finance and Investment Strategy | 6 Months | Online | Comprehensive understanding of startup finance from ideation to IPO, including valuation, funding, governance, and financial sustainability | Advanced finance, venture strategy, investor relations | Capstone project + viva | ₹25,000 / $300 | Founders, finance professionals, accelerators, venture capital teams |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Step-by-step approach to fundraising and valuation
- Hands-on financial modeling with Excel and online tools
- Guest sessions by investors and venture capital professionals
- Post-course mentorship for fundraising readiness
- Career Pathways:
- Startup CFO
- Financial Analyst
- Venture Associate
- Fundraising Consultant
- Financial Planner
- Ideal for graduates, consultants, entrepreneurs, and project managers
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities