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Activity overview

How is this program run?

This program is running online only.

What will I do?

In this module students learn the importance of testing their ideas and making small, incremental changes along the way to develop a sustainable solution. They will be introduced to the Lean Startup methodology as a tool to guide them through this process.

This module has been developed by as part of its ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Entrepreneurs program and is funded by the NSW Government’s Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Skills (TIES) grant. 

How will I benefit?

By the end of the module students will:

• Understand why idea testing is important;
• Recognise key components of the Lean Startup methodology and how these apply to the successful development of emerging ideas;
• Use the Value Proposition Tool to define and examine the customers/users that could benefit from their idea, how it brings value to them and the problem it solves;
• Explore the process of customer discovery and how this helps to further refine ideas;
• Understand why prototyping is an important part of idea testing and create their own prototypes;
• Identify the assumptions they are making about their idea, and solution, and learn how it's important to continually test them.

How do I apply?

Are there any special requirements for this role?

There are no special requirements.

Minimum requirements for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½appx recognition

To receive ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½appx Recognition, you must complete the following:

• An ‘engaged’ student will complete all aspects of the module and upload their reflection on the customer discovery exercise.
• A ‘highly engaged’ student will complete all aspects of the module and upload their reflection on the customer discovery exercise and their experience of developing a prototype.

Further information

For further information contact uow-entrepreneurs@uow.edu.au.