Real-world, practical problem-solving. Build entrepreneurial skills + confidence
Year 11 University Developed Board Endorsed Course (UDBEC)
About the program
Practical Entrepreneurship is a 60-hour fully online, self-directed course teaching tech-enabled entrepreneurship through hands-on missions based on the proven Rapid Value Creation (RVC) methodology.
This course introduces a systematic approach to entrepreneurship grounded in data-driven methods and market insights – not visionary ideas, passion, or luck. It's about achieving results through persistent effort and smart decision-making.
Eliminate perfectionism and procrastination. Finally take action on your entrepreneurial dreams.
Course recognition
NESA Board Endorsed:
- Appears on HSC record
- 60-hour UDBEC course
- Self-paced with UTS marking and feedback.
Course pricing:
- $350 per student
- Low SES schools eligible to apply for funded student positions
- All course materials provided online
- UTS provides marking and feedback.
What you’ll learn
Based on the successful RVC methodology, this course teaches systematic approaches to entrepreneurship through practical, hands-on missions.
Core skills
Tech-enabled entrepreneurship:
- Discover the power of AI – Learn the latest tools and tricks to use AI to uncover and execute opportunities
- Launch e-commerce stores – Set up your own Etsy store to sell products
- Create content – Publish low and no-content books on Amazon KDP, create faceless YouTube content
- Digital marketing skills – Learn social media advertising with Facebook and TikTok
- Market validation – Use landing pages and ads to analyse whether there's a market for your product
- Build a portfolio – Create side projects that strengthen university and job applications.
Entrepreneurial mindset:
- Eliminate perfectionism and procrastination to finally take action
- Data-driven decision making over passion and luck
- Persistent effort as the path to success
- Learn by doing, not just thinking.
Course structure
Mission-based learning
The course consists of 8 practical missions where you implement real projects and learn by doing:
- Starting a Business in Australia
- Etsy Store Setup
- Amazon KDP Publishing
- YouTube/Blogging
- TikTok Content Creation
- Facebook Advertising
- Due Diligence & Digital Property
- Reflection & Next Steps
Assessment
Two reflective assessments:
- Process journal – Document your learning journey and mission outcomes
- Next steps plan – Strategic planning for your entrepreneurial future.
UTS marking: All assessments marked and feedback provided by UTS.
This course is for you if:
- You've seen the power of AI and want to learn how best to use it
- You want to create a side hustle or explore passive income
- You have tons of ideas but struggle to take action and execute
- You want to build a portfolio of projects for university or job applications
- You're curious about entrepreneurship as a career pathway.
Program details
Duration: 60 hours (self-paced)
Year level: Year 11
Delivery: Fully online, asynchronous – complete missions on your schedule
Cost: $350 per student (Low SES schools may apply for funded positions)
Prerequisites: None – open to all Year 11 students
What’s included:
- All course materials, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides
- UTS marking and feedback on all assessments
- Technical support and progress tracking
- Completion certificates.
Recognition:
- Board-endorsed course (appears on HSC record)
- Portfolio pieces for university applications
- Industry-relevant skills for employment.
Why this course?
For teachers and careers advisors: Self-contained course with all materials online – UTS handles all marking and feedback. Your role supports enrolment and facilitating platform access and you have the option to get more involved if you wish. Students develop systematic entrepreneurship skills with real-world digital marketing experience and portfolio of completed projects. Demonstrated self-direction and portfolio strengthen university applications.
For students: Gain practical business creation experience, digital marketing skills, and technology literacy through 8 hands-on missions. Self-paced format lets you learn time management and persistence while building a portfolio for future opportunities. NESA-approved course that appears on your HSC record – plus you'll finally take action on your ideas instead of just thinking about them.
What students say
“It wasn’t just the knowledge you shared that made a difference, it was how you changed the way I think, and empowered me to take action.”
“I’m not typically a fan of school but you guys have made the course so interesting and useful for me I actually get excited to complete the missions sometimes!”
“I’ve learnt so much, especially that the key is just starting and getting things done.”
“Thanks for pushing me, I never realised before how easy it actually was to put a design onto an Etsy store.”
Enrolment
For schools: Contact us at startups@uts.edu.au to discuss enrolment.
Please include the following information:
- School name and contact details
- Estimated number of students
- Preferred start timeline.
Once enrolled, students receive access to the online course platform with all materials, mission guides and assessment criteria.
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