Launchpad: The Start Solo Business Starter Course
This comprehensive self-paced 4-week program prepares you with the practical skills and confidence to launch your solo business. Designed for career changers, returning professionals, and fresh graduates, Launchpad eliminates guesswork and shows you how to build your business independently — no large teams, no VC funding, just your skills and passion.
Skills you'll gain
Tools you'll use
About This Course
Launchpad is a practical, hands-on, self-paced 4-week program designed to guide you step-by-step from idea to launch with confidence. Across 35–40 hours of learning and activities, you will develop a tested business idea, designed around your own skills and passions.
You will build a complete one-pager business launch plan by the end, including your validated MVP, clear target audience, unique niche, and marketing execution strategy. This course is perfect if you are:
Engineers in Career Transition, seeking to pivot confidently
Women returning to work after a break, ready to rediscover and monetise their strengths
Fresh graduates eager to start their own venture instead of the traditional job hunt
What You Will Walk Away With
- A solo business idea uniquely suited to your strengths and interests
- A validated minimum viable product ready to launch confidently
- Clear niche definition and target customer profiling
- Marketing campaign plan and tools for execution
- A complete, actionable one-pager business plan
- Confidence and clarity in independent business building
- Continued mentorship and community support beyond the course
Course Structure and Modules
1Skills to Solo Business 4 hours Beginner
Identify skills/passion + business ideas (worksheet included).
What you'll learn:
- • Discover your strengths and interests that can be monetized.
- • Use worksheets for clarity.
Skills you'll gain:
- • Self-assessment
- • Idea generation
- • Clarity of direction
- • Confidence building
2Define Your Niche 4 hours Beginner
Use niche finder worksheet to narrow down market, audience, and USP.
What you'll learn:
- • Techniques to identify profitable niches
- • How to define your ideal audience
- • Pinpointing your USP
Skills you'll gain:
- • Market research
- • Audience profiling
- • Positioning
- • Analytical thinking
3Create Your MVP & Validate 6 hours Beginner to Intermediate
Build a minimum viable product/service, test the idea, gather feedback.
What you'll learn:
- • Building a simple, testable MVP
- • Collecting feedback and iterating
- • Using the MVP and Validation Toolkit
Skills you'll gain:
- • Rapid prototyping
- • Customer feedback analysis
- • Iterative improvement
- • Validation strategies
4Goals & Audiences 4 hours Beginner
Set measurable business goals, profile your ideal customers.
What you'll learn:
- • Setting SMART business goals
- • Customer segmentation and profiling
- • Using planning worksheets effectively
Skills you'll gain:
- • Goal setting
- • Customer profiling
- • Strategic planning
- • Prioritization
5Campaign Planning 8 hours Beginner to Intermediate
Design your first marketing campaign (worksheet/template).
What you'll learn:
- • Step-by-step campaign design
- • Effective marketing messaging
- • Template-driven planning
Skills you'll gain:
- • Campaign planning
- • Content creation
- • Marketing fundamentals
- • Execution readiness
6Product Pricing Strategy & Lean Financial Planning 6-7 hours Intermediate
Learn to create a pricing strategy and manage business finances leanly.
What you'll learn:
- • Different methods for pricing your products or services
- • Understanding costs, profit margins, and competition
- • Budgeting for sustainability
- • Managing cash flow and minimizing waste
Skills you'll gain:
- • Pricing strategy development
- • Financial planning and budgeting
- • Cost management
- • Profit optimization
7One-Pager Launch Blueprint 5-6 hours Beginner to Intermediate
Build and present your business launch plan (template included).
What you'll learn:
- • Synthesizing your business plan
- • Creating an actionable one-pager
- • Presenting your roadmap for launch
Skills you'll gain:
- • Business planning
- • Presentation skills
- • Launch readiness
Instructors
Diksha Sethi
Co-founder, Start Solo
With over 18 years of experience in digital marketing, Diksha is a certified trainer and an award-winning podcaster. She is passionate about empowering solo entrepreneurs through clear, actionable training and mentorship.
Vishal Sharma
Co-founder, Start Solo
Vishal brings over 18 years of experience in digital marketing, AI, and data analytics. Known as a tech maverick, he specializes in practical application of tech to drive business growth and entrepreneur success.
What learners are saying
"This course transformed how I view entrepreneurship. Launchpad's step-by-step modules helped me validate my business idea and gave me the confidence to launch my solo venture within weeks. The mentorship and practical tools were game changers."
"The Launchpad program gave me clarity and a structured path at a time when I was uncertain about career options. The business plan templates and community support helped me land my first clients quickly. Highly recommend for anyone starting solo."
Join the Solopreneurs' Community
Connect with fellow aspiring Solopreneurs, share your progress and get feedback from mentors.
Join CommunityLive sessions
Attend weekly live Q&A sessions with instructors and guest experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take to complete the Launchpad course?
The course is designed as a 4-week, self-paced program with approximately 35-40 hours of learning, including videos, worksheets, and practical assignments. You can go at your own pace within this timeframe.
Do I need prior experience to enroll?
No prior business experience is needed. Launchpad is tailored for beginners, career changers, returning professionals, and fresh graduates looking to start a solo business with clear guidance.
What kind of support will I receive during the course?
You will have access to expert mentorship, live Q&A sessions via Zoom, and a supportive community of fellow learners to get feedback and motivation throughout your journey.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes, you will receive a shareable professional certificate after completing all course modules and assignments.
Can I access course materials after completion?
Yes, course materials and resources remain accessible so you can revisit lessons anytime as you grow your business.
Is there a refund policy if I am not satisfied?
Please contact our support team within 30 days if you are unsatisfied. We offer refunds as per our refund policy to ensure your confidence in enrolling.
Will this course help me find paying customers?
Yes, the course includes modules on marketing, campaign planning, and strategies for landing your first paying client.
How is the course delivered?
The program is fully online and self-paced, with video lectures, downloadable worksheets, templates, and live mentorship sessions scheduled weekly.
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