Executive-level training designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs with real-life insights from our experience at Harvard, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, McKinsey & Company, and Ernst & Young.
MBA-LEVEL TRAINING FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST & TIME
Join over 1,000 early and growth-stage Kenyan entrepreneurs who have accelerated their business by learning sales, finance, management, human resources, operations, and leadership skills. This intensive, 4-month program will prepare you to be investor-ready and on a path towards growth.
You Can Expect
138%
in revenue growth within 12 months of completing our program
180%
average growth rate in investment capital raised by alumni 1-year after training
72%
of alumni are actively integrating faith into their business after their program
93%
of female alumni agree or strongly agree that their experience with Sinapis boosted their self-confidence
20% of the curriculum focuses on Kingdom business, which helps you understand how to integrate your faith with your business to glorify God, develop successful work culture, and create social and spiritual impact both within and beyond your business.
Course For Entrepreneurs Looking For Accelerated and Focused Learning
Growing a business requires a broad spectrum of skills and experiences along with the ability to respond quickly to the marketplace. Skip the theory and learn faster by focusing only on key business concepts that get you unstuck and equipped to solve immediate business needs.
What to Expect
Community
Hybrid format with in-person and virtual, interactive sessions
Community with the right mentors, peers, and support network is vital. Classes are a mix of live, in-person and online sessions. All sessions are interactive where you engage with others in debates, live simulation games, and problem sets.
Commitment
On average 15 hours per week for 4 months
The Entrepreneur Academy is offered in different formats to meet the needs of busy professionals with classes structured around evenings or weekends. On average you should expect to spend 15-20 hours per week across class time, fieldwork, and study.
Curriculum
Explores challenges tailored with local case studies
The curriculum is tailored with local case studies exploring challenges that you are actually likely to face. You will receive the key business concepts to overcome the challenge and a toolkit to apply the knowledge to your business.
98% of alumni agree or strongly agree that Sinapis content was very relevant to their business. Check out our reviews on Google and Facebook to see for yourself.
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Executive-level training at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional MBA program. Learn how to save time, avoid mistakes, and accelerate growth.
The class is offered via physical sessions which will be held on Saturday mornings from 9 am - 3 pm at the Sinapis Centre (junction of Wood Avenue and Lenana Road), Kilimani, Nairobi
All sessions are facilitated by Sinapis trainers
Content includes videos, case studies, pre-readings, and activities
Highly interactive learning experience on Mighty Networks software
Online content in every module takes approximately 6-8 hours to work through
Who is it for?
Seed-stage to growth-stage entrepreneurs with the following recommendations:
This business is your full-time job
Your business is two or more years old
Starting to see strong revenue traction
You have employees and solidifying operations
Business Competition
Throughout the Entrepreneur Academy, entrepreneurs work to develop and refine an investment-worthy business plan. Upon graduation, these entrepreneurs are invited to submit their business proposals to Sinapis’ annual Business Competition.
If selected, they compete in a live event to pitch their business to a panel of business leaders, influencers, and investors. The winner receives grant-based seed capital. And in participating countries, outstanding finalists are invited to join Sinapis’ Ascent experience for next-stage growth companies.
