EnPower Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship
Application Deadline
Rolling applications | Next batch starts December 19, 2026 Apply anytime throughout the year
Duration
2-month Hybrid Certificate Programme | Schedule: Twice a week – Wednesday Evening (Online) & Saturday Evening (Hybrid: Online/On-campus)
Eligibility:
Designed for undergraduate students, recent graduates, and Grade 12 students who have secured admission to an undergraduate programme, EnPower welcomes learners from all disciplines who aspire to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and future-ready skills.
About EnPower Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship
The EnPower Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship is a two-month hybrid certificate programme offered by SPJIMR's Centre for Family Business & Entrepreneurship (CFBE). Designed for undergraduate students, recent graduates, and students who have completed Class 12 and are enrolled in an undergraduate programme, EnPower is a transformative learning experience that cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset through experiential learning.
In today's dynamic world, entrepreneurial thinking is an essential life skill—empowering individuals to identify opportunities, solve real-world problems, innovate with purpose, and create value. Whether participants aspire to launch their own venture, join a startup, drive innovation within an organisation, pursue higher education, or build a strong professional foundation, EnPower equips them with the mindset, practical business knowledge, future-ready skills, and confidence to thrive in India's evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
By combining entrepreneurial learning with experiential projects, mentorship, and collaborative learning, the programme enables participants to:
- Build entrepreneurial and innovative thinking
- Develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
- Strengthen their CV and professional profile
- Prepare for internships, placements, and future career opportunities
- Enhance their profile for MBA and higher education applications
- Gain practical exposure to business problem-solving and real-world challenges
Through hands-on learning and expert mentorship, participants develop the confidence, skills, and perspective to learn, experiment, collaborate, and create value while building a profile that stands out for academic and career opportunities.
Why EnPower ?
Discover the unique advantages of joining the EnPower Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship and become part of a transformative learning experience.
Get a head start in entrepreneurship
Explore India’s vibrant start-up ecosystem and develop an entrepreneurial mindset from the start of your academic journey.
Learn at one of India’s premier B-Schools
Learn from SPJIMR faculty and become part of one of India’s premier B-schools while building meaningful connections with like-minded peers and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Network beyond the classroom
Opportunity to network with entrepreneurs from the start-up ecosystem and family business ecosystem, and participate in seminars and workshops.
Strengthen your profile and CV
Build a stronger academic and professional profile through hands-on entrepreneurial exposure that adds value to internships, higher education applications, and future career opportunities.
Turn ideas into action
Apply classroom learning to real-world business challenges through hands-on projects, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Develop future-ready skills
Develop future-ready skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, innovation, and business problem-solving that support both academic and professional success.
Flexible hybrid learning
Designed to fit around your college schedule, the programme features online classes on Wednesday evenings and hybrid classes on Saturday evenings, with the flexibility to attend the Saturday sessions either online or on campus.
Earn a prestigious SPJIMR certificate
Receive a Certificate of Participation from SPJIMR’s Centre for Family Business & Entrepreneurship (CFBE), part of one of India’s leading B-schools, and add a valuable credential to your academic and professional profile.
Programme Structure
2-Month Hybrid Programme
Evening sessions designed to fit around participants' academic schedules, combining the flexibility of online learning with on-campus engagement.
Flexible Learning Schedule
Online sessions every Wednesday (7:00 pm – 8:45 pm) and hybrid sessions every Saturday (2:30 pm – 6:30 pm), with the flexibility to attend Saturday sessions online or on campus.
Experiential Learning
Apply classroom concepts to real-world business challenges through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, entrepreneurial thinking, and a final presentation.
Learn from Experts
Learn from SPJIMR faculty, industry practitioners, entrepreneurs, and startup mentors through interactive sessions, mentorship, and industry insights.
Programme Completion
Participants who maintain a minimum of 80% attendance and successfully present their final presentation will receive the Certificate of Participation.
SPJIMR Certificate
Receive a Certificate of Participationfrom SPJIMR's Centre for Family Business & Entrepreneurship (CFBE) and add a valuable credential to your academic and professional profile.
Programme Curriculum
Through an experiential learning pedagogy, participants will engage in interactive sessions, real-world case discussions, hands-on activities, mentoring, and collaborative learning experiences that bridge theory and practice.
The programme goes beyond introducing the fundamentals of entrepreneurship—it encourages participants to think creatively, identify opportunities, solve real-world business challenges, and develop an innovation-driven mindset.
Along the way, they build essential skills such as critical thinking, communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. The learning journey culminates in a final presentation, where participants showcase their ideas, insights, and entrepreneurial learning.
Understanding an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Learning Outcome:
How can I develop an entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities, embrace challenges, and create value?
Identifying Opportunities
Learning Outcome:
How do I identify real-world problems, understand customer needs, and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities?
Moving from an Idea to a Prototype
Learning Outcome:
How can I transform my idea into a tangible prototype that brings my idea to life?
Technology & AI for Startup Innovation
Learning Outcome:
How can technology and AI tools help solve business problems, improve productivity, and drive innovation?
Understanding the Cornerstones of Starting a Successful Business
Learning Outcome:
How do I understand the key pillars of starting and growing a successful business, including modern marketing, sales, finance, and business strategy?
Design Thinking and Prototyping
Learning Outcome:
How can I apply design thinking to create user-centric solutions and validate ideas through rapid prototyping?
Building Teams
Learning Outcome:
How do I build effective teams, collaborate with others, and lead with confidence?
Final Business Plan Presentation
Learning Outcomes:
How can I effectively present my business idea and demonstrate my learning to a panel of experts?
How can I apply entrepreneurial thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving to address a real-world challenge?
At EnPower, you don't just learn entrepreneurship - you start thinking like an entrepreneur.
EnPower – Where students and recent graduates develop an entrepreneurial mindset, gain hands-on learning experiences, and build a stronger foundation for entrepreneurship, higher education and future careers.
Start your EnPower journey today!