The British Council has launched a new eLearning platform, (SoCreative) designed to help aspiring African entrepreneurs grow sustainable creative businesses and support them in their journey.
Regional Arts Director Sub-Saharan Africa: British Council Farai Bayai Ncube, said that the platform was free and open to those who wished to gain knowledge.
“Our SoCreative eLearning programme will serve in its legacy, and like the summit itself, is free to those who wish to gain knowledge,” Farai Bayai Ncube said in a press release.
The SoCreative eLearning platform is meant for early-stage entrepreneurs who want to turn their creative pursuits into sustainable, fulfilling business endeavors.
Additionally, the free, self-paced courses are designed to help users learning about Africa’s creative industry to finding the right market for their ideas, distinguishing their businesses, finding investors and business management skills.
“The courses include Launching your Creative Enterprise, growing your Creative Enterprise, Social Impact through Entrepreneurship and Creative Economy Policy,” the press statement reads in part.
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Ncube added that the SoCreative eLearning programme was developed by academic practitioners within Africa and the United Kingdom’s creative economies and aims to fill the creative knowledge business gaps that exist in the ecosystem.
Launch of SoCreative Platform
Similarly, the launch of the SoCreative eLearning platform coincides with the culmination of the SoCreative Summit annual series. The fifth SoCreative Summit took place at the vibrant Victoria Yards venue in Johannesburg.
The Summit was attended by cultural makers, artists, fashion designers and creatives – both in-person and virtually served as a platform to nurture innovation and promote the growth and vitality of Africa’s creative economy.
Likewise, participants who complete the programme will receive a certificate of achievement which will make them eligible to apply for support.
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“Eligible participants to apply for ongoing support through mentoring, coaching, incubation and acceleration creative economy programmes via the British Council’s network within participating countries,” the statement read.
Speaking during the summit, Skinder Hundal, Global Arts Director British Council stated that “while this may be the final summit in this format, we will continue to create platforms that enable young people to lead innovation and become visionaries and to shape their futures.”
“The impact of this investment and collaboration will inspire future global leaders, making a positive impact in Africa and the world in the years to come,” Skinder Hundal added.
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