Entrepreneurial Mindset in Education: Fostering Creativity, Initiative & Innovation

Third-party on-site course

Entrepreneurial Mindset in Education: Fostering Creativity, Initiative & Innovation

An entrepreneurial mindset is not just for business – it’s a powerful tool for educators to foster creativity, initiative, and innovation in their classrooms. Entrepreneurial Mindset in Education: Fostering Creativity, Initiative & Innovation is a course designed to help educators develop and apply entrepreneurial thinking in their teaching practice.

Last updated: 25.04.2025

Next upcoming session:

23.06.2025 - 27.06.2025

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Description

Entrepreneurial Mindset in Education: Fostering Creativity, Initiative & Innovation is designed to help educators understand and implement an entrepreneurial approach to teaching and learning. This course explores key concepts such as creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and resilience, and shows how they can be integrated into various subjects and teaching methods. Participants will engage in interactive activities and case studies that demonstrate how entrepreneurial thinking can be used to foster a proactive, solution-oriented mindset in students. The course focuses on developing both educators’ and students’ entrepreneurial skills, empowering learners to take initiative, overcome challenges, and think outside the box. By the end of the course, teachers will be able to design and deliver lessons that promote creativity, initiative, and innovative thinking, helping students develop the skills they need for success in an ever-changing world.

Learning objectives

*To understand the key principles of entrepreneurial thinking, including creativity, initiative, and innovation, and how they can be applied in educational settings.
*To develop strategies for fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in students, encouraging them to take initiative, solve problems, and embrace challenges.
*To explore how to integrate entrepreneurial thinking into a variety of subjects and teaching practices, making learning more engaging and impactful.
*To apply design thinking, project-based learning, and collaborative strategies to encourage creativity and innovation in the classroom.
*To understand the importance of fostering a growth mindset and resilience in students and how this can be supported in the classroom.
*To create classroom activities and projects that promote creativity, critical thinking, and innovation, equipping students with the skills for the future.

Methodology & assessment

The course adopts a hands-on, project-based methodology, where participants engage in activities that encourage creative problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration. Educators will work through real-world case studies, design thinking workshops, and scenario-based tasks that require them to apply entrepreneurial principles in various educational contexts. Group discussions, role-playing, and peer feedback will foster an interactive and reflective learning environment.
Assessment will be formative and focus on practical application and creative thinking. Participants will be evaluated based on their engagement in activities, the quality of ideas and projects developed during the course, and their ability to design classroom activities that promote entrepreneurial thinking. Ongoing feedback from peers and trainers will be provided throughout, with a final project where participants will present a lesson plan or classroom activity that fosters an entrepreneurial mindset in their studen

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Participants will receive a variety of materials, including project planning templates, innovation activity guides, and design thinking resources that support entrepreneurial learning. Digital tools such as brainstorming platforms, online collaboration tools, and project management apps will be introduced to help educators and students work creatively and efficiently. The course will provide access to multimedia resources, including case studies, videos, and podcasts.

Certification details

Participants will receive a detailed Certificate of Attendance including their full name,names of the sender and host organisations, instructor name/names,course title, dates, total hour of instruction and location. The certificate will also feature a brief description highlighting the key topics covered during the course.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

400

Euro
Course package content:

The course package includes daily workshop handouts, tool guides, storyboarding templates, access to all presentation slides, and a resource library of storytelling samples and lesson ideas. Participants will also receive digital badges and a Certificate of Attendance featuring their name, course title, location, dates, and a short description of the course topic. These materials are designed to support continued practice and implementation after the course ends.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

Participants may request date/participant changes free of charge, subject to course availability and prior notification. Cancellations should be communicated in writing, allowing sufficient notice for adjustments. In case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure), the course organizer reserves the right to modify dates, format, or location to ensure participants' safety and convenience. Participants will be promptly informed of any such changes, and flexible solutions, including rescheduling.
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Teacher Educator

Other
Learning time:

25 hours or more