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Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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  • Think like a disruptor
  • Go from dreams to goals
  • Learn how to turn your ideas into real business ventures

Key benefits

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Duration Up to two years
How it works Study online. With a difference
Price $2,950 | $136.15 per week (payment plan)
Career opportunities Entrepreneur | Product Manager
Course topics Four modules
Units 11 units of competency | Nationally recognised
Course trainers Industry experts and thought leaders.
Pathways University courses
Entry requirements No formal prerequisites | RPL available | Some equipment needed
Assessments Multiple small assessments
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Entrepreneurship & innovation courses. For the real world.

Feeling like you’re stuck between zero business knowledge, and years of studying stuff you’ll never use? Can’t wait to get your new venture off the ground? We get it. The Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation was made for you. It’s designed for passionate thinkers, makers and doers who want to go from ideas to launching real solutions ASAP.

If you’re dreaming of starting a business that does things (more than a bit) differently, you’ll love this uniquely constructed course. Instead of focusing on ‘traditional’ business smarts, you’ll learn the skills you need to build something that’s completely your own. Already working in an organisation? The DEI could be your ticket to leading a team that’s a fountain of practical ideas and solutions. Step up on your own, or bring the innovation X-factor to your management career – it’s up to you.

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Key Benefits

Stop talking, start doing

Forget spending years fiddling with a business concept that ‘might’ work. This course is all about the fast strategic thinking you’ve got to do to get a winning viable product to market ASAP.

Nationally recognised

The course is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. You can use it as a pathway to further studies, including university degrees.

Skills you'll actually use

This diploma isn’t just about getting your business paperwork sorted (although we’ve got you covered for that too). You’ll learn critical thinking skills to develop and keep improving your products so you’re always one step ahead of the game. Master working with a close-knit team in a high-pressure environment to create solutions you can be proud of.

Course Accreditation

You’ll need to complete 11 units to obtain your Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

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Module 3

Module 4

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Course Assessments

The experts who design and deliver our courses (click back to Course trainers to meet some of them) have developed an assessment framework that’s uniquely designed to help you gain a deep understanding of the material.

Assessment formats include:

Career Opportunities

The Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is made for the doers, the bootstrappers, the get-stuck-in-ers. It’s designed to help bridge the gaps between your technical skills, business skills, and higher-level critical thinking skills. In other words, the magic triad you need to develop products that are truly original. The best part is, Monarch Institute’s DEI is so flexible, you can start working on your big idea while you’re still studying.

Key opportunities include:

Pathways

The Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is designed to help get you started on your business idea(s) ASAP. But it’s also a potential pathway to further study for entrepreneurs for whom curiosity means constant learning. For example, you could use your nationally recognised Diploma to help gain entry (or even a head start) on an Advanced Diploma in a similar field.

The DEI could even be part of your pathway to further study at university.

Just make sure you check with the university of your choice about entry options and course credit before you enrol with Monarch Institute.

Entry requirements

Course entry requirements

There aren’t any formal prerequisites. But to make sure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:

What equipment will I need?

You will need access to the following equipment to successfully complete the course:

Am I eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL)?

We may be able to take into account relevant knowledge and skills you’ve gained through previous formal or informal training, education and employment. To find out more, refer to our Student Information Handbook by clicking here, or get in touch with one of our friendly Course Consultants.

Course Topics

The Diploma has five core units and six elective units. These cover core skills like validating product ideas, critical thinking, and securing that critical business funding.

Module 1

Nailing your customer solution

This module guides you through the big-picture stuff you need to have in place for great ideas to flow.  In case nobody’s told you yet, we’ll let you in on a (not so) little secret: your product doesn’t have to be 100% perfect when you launch it. And it’ll never BE perfect without improvements based on real data from real users. This module guides you through the steps of validating a product idea and defining what you really need to launch. You’ll also learn what it takes to get cash you need to get started or break through to the next level.

Module 2

Creating an innovative environment, with the right team

Constant improvement takes the wisdom to know what’s wrong – and the guts to say it out loud. It takes finesse to generate and articulate solutions that everyone wants to get on board with. If your team is going to be up to the challenge, you’ve got to build the right team culture. One that sparks innovation and critical thinking.

Module 3

The nuts and bolts of business

The reason so many start-ups fail is so simple, it’s almost boring: they fail to plan. Great ideas with real commercial potential can’t go anywhere if the fundamentals aren’t in place. This module is about the technical knowledge you need to create or supervise business plans, financial plans, and action plans for your projects.

 

Module 4

Establish Your Team and Market Your Product

You can’t create a solution without first knowing what the problem is. And you can’t create a great solution without a strong support network – even if you’re a solopreneur. This module sets you up with the basics of market research and strengthening your network in all directions.To top it all off, you’ll learn how to choose the right marketing opportunities to help bring your solution to all the right people.

Course Duration

This course is designed to be completed within 12-24 months.

There is no minimum timeframe to complete this course. Students who are highly motivated and well organised can complete the full course at an accelerated pace.

The key factors that influence course completion are a student’s experience, time availability, how fast they work and how committed they are.

How it works

More than online

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How does it work?

This course has been developed to give you absolute flexibility. Study on your couch, on public transport, on your break at work, out in the park – wherever and whenever you like. The best part is, with Monarch Institute, ‘online’ doesn’t mean ‘alone’. You’ll be backed by our trainers at every step along the way.

What support will I get?

Your trainer will be happy to contact you via phone, Zoom, or email (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm). So you definitely won’t feel alone. You’ll also have access to our student Facebook groups, so you can discuss the material with other students. It’s a handy way to stay in touch with trainers and others in the same course.

Course Price

Upfront payment

$2,950 (total)

The most cost-effective option. Pay up front and save 20% compared to the total payment plan. Payment options include electronic funds transfer (EFT), credit card (Mastercard or Visa), cheque or cash.

Payment plan

$136.15 per week, paid over 26 weeks (total $3,540)

This option is suitable for students wanting to manage their cash flow. It’s handy if you want to get started right away, but don’t have the full amount on hand. Payment must be made with Mastercard or Visa.

Meet your trainers

Industry experts and thought leaders.
Glenn Buesnel-May
 "Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from."
– Seth Godin

I started my career in the Banking sector, with experience in lending and securities. I then spent over 20 years in the Royal Australian Air Force as a Logistics Officer and later specialised in Education and Training, where I was a trainer, assessor and executive.

In 2007, I established a private business as a consultant, specialising in Leadership, Management, Business and Professional Development training. I have qualifications in HR, Management, Leadership, Coaching, Warehousing, Transport and Logistics, the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Advanced Facilitation. I also trained in Professional Mentoring, Workplace and Leadership Coaching,  Counselling and Conflict Management and underwent undergrad studies in Human Resources.

What gets me out of bed in the morning?

I live for weekends, where I spend it exploring, listening to and making music, camping, flying aircraft, playing with my Staffy, named Harper Cookie Face!

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Sonya Warne
 "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality."
- Warren Bennis

Since an early age, I’ve embarked on various entrepreneurial ventures, each teaching valuable lessons in business, management, and people skills. I believe in learning from both successes and failures, embracing the philosophy of ‘nothing ventured, nothing gained’. After becoming a qualified teacher, I found my passion in alternative education environments, leading me to transition into training and assessing in RTO’s. I’m committed to lifelong learning and enjoy empowering others in their entrepreneurial endeavors, especially in small business.

What makes me jump out of bed in the morning?

The idea of camping!

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