Have an idea that could change the world? Want to create sustainable solutions for the issues in your community or sector?
Turn your idea into impact with iActivate; a self-paced, ultra-flexible and affordable online short course, to guide aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs to success.
Build your skills, reputation and reach in the social enterprise sector, and enrol in iActivate now. This online course is a result of partnership between CQUniversity and Impact Boom.
Get access to 12 engaging digital modules
Each module will provide you with key knowledge, exercises and insights to help you develop a sustainable enterprise and create impact. Flexible modules allow you to learn in your own time and combine it with other work.
01
Welcome to Elevate+. Setting Ourselves Up For Success.
Gain a clear understanding of the program, fundamental traits of successful entrepreneurs and useful strategies to practice throughout Elevate+ as we work to scale your enterprise and impact.
02
Purpose, Vision, Impact. Project Management and Effective Teams.
Clearly defining our ‘why’, desired impacts, roles, teamwork theory and other frameworks that will drive our startup projects from the core.
03
Understanding Root Causes & solving the right problem.
Gain a clear grasp of important Design Thinking, Co-Design & Systems Thinking strategies to understand, redefine and respond to the right problems from the beginning, so you don't waste time later.
04
Game Changing Business Modelling and Value Proposition Design.
Understanding and designing innovative business models is crucial to a social entrepreneur’s success. We learn how to best deliver value to your customers and stakeholders.
05
Creativity Jam! Conceptualisation & Ideation To Create New, Sustainable Possibilities.
Learn innovative methods to create world-changing solutions through strategic design. Analyse, expand on and improve the way you are delivering value.
06
Purposeful Prototyping and Pilots.
Learn quick, iterative and effective prototyping and piloting methods to validate concepts with your target audience. Throw away assumptions and respond to customer and stakeholder needs effectively.
07
Impact Marketing & Branding Strategy.
Learn key tools to understand the market in which you operate. Define a personal and enterprise brand strategy. Understand social media and other marketing methods to create a trusted brand.
08
Financing Projects and Getting Them Off The Ground.
Understand the best financing methods to fund your project and learn from leading investors. Get effective crowdfunding tips and learn how to become impact investment ready.
09
Powerful pitching & storytelling Secrets.
Learn the art of storytelling to capture, engage and influence an audience. Receive and practice pitching secrets to successfully sell your project.
10
Key Legal Considerations For Social Entrepreneurs.
Gain a clear understanding about how to best protect your Intellectual Property. Understand legals and get contracts right. We'll talk business structures, tax and what’s best for your social enterprise.
11
Understanding The Ecosystem. Leading Social Enterprises.
Get strong insights from organisations, support bodies & leading global social entrepreneurs. Hear success and failure stories to keep you on track. Mix and network with local social entrepreneur leaders.
12
Creating Tracks and Moving Forward With Impact.
Methods and tools to keep entrepreneurs on track to delivering viable enterprises that deliver impact. Impact measurement and metrics. Reflection and clear planning to move forward.
Some of the enterprises Impact Boom supports
We’ve worked with a range of top, emerging social enterprises to help them grow and scale their impact, all of whom have learnt from our online learning modules.
