Your first step to building a business and making a difference
Do you have a spark of an idea for a business or social enterprise? The Ideation & Impact Micro-Credential from the Gold Coast Innovation Hub is a practical, hands-on short course that will help you turn that idea into something real.
Whether you’re launching your own startup, innovating inside an existing organisation, or exploring entrepreneurship as a career path, this course will give you the mindset, tools, and structure to evaluate opportunities and shape scalable solutions.
This standalone course is aligned with a nationally recognised Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB30220). Upon completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion which can contribute to formal recognition if you pursue the full qualification through an RTO.
What You’ll Learn
– How to apply the Lean Startup methodology using the Build–Measure–Learn cycle
– How to identify and evaluate business opportunities and market needs
– Creative strategies for ideation and concept development
– Tools to analyse feasibility and potential for impact
– How to design an ethical framework for your venture
– How to finalise and validate your initial idea, ready for development
What You’ll Receive
– Access to an interactive online training portal
– Facilitated live workshops from experienced entrepreneurs and mentors
– A Certificate of Completion from the Gold Coast Innovation Hub
– The opportunity to pathway your learning into a full Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Help Us Shape the Program
We’re calling for expressions of interest to help us design a format that fits your lifestyle and budget. Options include:
– Face-to-Face (Gold Coast): 2 consecutive weekdays or weekend intensive
– Online (Live): 2 consecutive weekdays or weekend intensive
– Online (Extended): 1 hour/day over 2 weeks (morning or evening)
Register your interest now to help shape the experience and receive early access when enrolments open.
