About the course facilitator Khalil is one of the core group of people who has helped with the development and implementation of the ShuraForAll platform. He is especially interested in working with individuals and organizations who are committed to helping people solve problems through consultation with others. As a scientist and business analyst, he has provided technical and analytical support in space exploration and healthcare industries. He can be reached at support@shuraforall.org. About the course This course serves as a free reference for anyone who wants to learn how to work in teams to startup and sustain the operation of a business. It applies to businesses in any industry. To demonstrate this, we will work with two startup companies. One aspires to produce high-quality paddy rice year-round using controlled irrigation systems. The other aims to to help businesses build a strong brand through creative and professional design. In both instances we start by carefully describing the problem each company is trying to solve for its customers, and the proposed solution.* This first step is crucial. There are three parts to this step. 1. What is the problem we wish to address?• Who has this problem?• What’s causing this problem?• How many people are affected?• Where are they located, and how are they geographically distributed? 2. What is our solution?• How will our company solve the problem?• Who and how many will benefit?• What major costs will be incurred?• How will revenue (income) be generated? 3. What will customers have to do differently for our proposed solution to work?• What behavior changes are we seeking on the part of the target customers?• How difficult will it be for us to effect these behavior changes? During this course each company is expected to provide answers to these questions in a document that is uploaded to this platform. These answers serve as input information that guides the development of a business model for each organization. A business model is a representation of how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value. It consists of four interlocking elements.** 1. Customer value proposition: What the company delivers to the customer to help get an important job done. 2. Profit formula: Defines how the company creates value for itself while providing value to the customer. 3. Key resources: Assets such as people, technology, products, equipment, and brand required to deliver the value proposition to the customer. 4. Key processes: May include recurring tasks as training, development, manufacturing, budgeting, sales, and service. Also during this course each organization is expected to develop its business model in a document that is uploaded to this platform. Getting started This course starts on 2026-07-26 and ends on 2026-08-10. It begins by selecting the Discuss phase of the course shura and joining in the discussion of key issues related to course delivery and participation. The Discuss phase ends on 2026-07-28. All participants are expected to enter information about themselves, especially describing what they want to accomplish by taking the course. Course of action The course of action (the best way to deal with a situation under the circumstances) for our shura is "Work in teams to improve company performance." Course objective There is one primary objective of this course: Develop the practice of asking questions that help understand how things work. References * Ian MacMillan and James Thompson. The Social Entrepreneur's Playbook. Wharton School Press, 2013. ** Mark Johnson, Clayton Christensen, and Henning Kagermann. Reinventing Your Business Model. Harvard Business Review, 2008. Attachment Attached is a file named "Business Model Elements." It can be used to see the building blocks of a good business model. Also, a file named "Business Model Worksheets" is available. View and download it using this link.
Course Facilitator: Mansura Abubakar Course Duration: 2 Weeks (03 August - 17 August) Venue: Shura Platform About the facilitator I am Mansura Abubakar, a Microbiology Graduate and a dedicated researcher with a strong passion for digital creativity, education and innovation. As a digital creative, I promote digital literacy, entrepreneurship and innovation through visuals. I also contribute to solving real-world problems and challenges faced by the society through creative skills, My teaching and mentorship skills help young people— especially young women— gain confidence in their ability to discover opportunities in technology design and research. About the Project In this final series, participants will activate the brand they built by developing strategic promotional content and executing simulated campaigns. The project emphasizes how to attract attention, engage audiences, and deliver consistent messages across digital platforms using smartphone-based tools. Participants will explore storytelling, campaign planning, influencer strategies, and mock social media promotions. The goal is to bring the brand to life and prepare for real-world application by simulating a full brand launch. Getting started This course begins on 03 August, 2026. On this date you should select the Discuss phase of the course and join in the discussion of key issues related to course delivery and participation. All participants are expected to enter information about themselves, especially describing what they want to accomplish by taking the course. The Discuss phase lasts only for one day. So, be sure to enter your comments before this day ends. Every comment entry in the Discuss phase requires an accompanying Course of Action value. This phrase means the best way to deal with a situation based on the circumstances. The value for our course is to “Work in teams to improve individual and team performance.” while the Objective is to "Develop the practice of asking questions by giving high attention to details." Each participant is expected to use this value for all Discuss phase entries. All participants are expected to: Review the provided course outline and schedule. Ensure access to a digital device and the internet.
Course Facilitator: Mansura Abubakar Course Duration: 3 Weeks (26 July - 10 August) Venue: Shura Platform About the facilitator I am Mansura Abubakar, a Microbiology Graduate and a dedicated researcher with a strong passion for digital creativity, education and innovation. As a digital creative, I promote digital literacy, entrepreneurship and innovation through visuals. I also contribute to solving real-world problems and challenges faced by the society through creative skills, My teaching and mentorship skills help young people— especially young women— gain confidence in their ability to discover opportunities in technology design and research. About the Project After resolving internal brand issues in Series I, Series II: Brand Transformation focuses on redefining and repositioning the brand for a stronger presence and connection with its audience. This project challenges each team to work collaboratively to reshape a struggling or unclear brand identity into something more intentional, consistent, and impactful. It’s about moving from confusion to clarity—creating a brand that not only looks good but communicates effectively. Getting started This course begins on 26 July 2026. On this date you should select the Discuss phase of the course and join in the discussion of key issues related to course delivery and participation. All participants are expected to enter information about themselves, especially describing what they want to accomplish by taking the course. The Discuss phase lasts only for one day. So, be sure to enter your comments before this day ends. Every comment entry in the Discuss phase requires an accompanying Course of Action value. This phrase means the best way to deal with a situation based on the circumstances. The value for our course is to “Work in teams to improve individual and team performance.” while the Objective is to "Develop the practice of asking questions by giving high attention to details." Each participant is expected to use this value for all Discuss phase entries. All participants are expected to: Review the provided course outline and schedule. Ensure access to a digital device and the internet.
About the Course Facilitator Khadija Sanusi Isah is a member of the Women in Technology Initiative, working to help girls and women build skills that improve their opportunities and confidence in the digital world. She is passionate about creativity, branding, and helping beginners learn graphic design in simple and practical ways.■ Contact: nanakhadijatsi@gmail.com About the Course Typography and Color Principles is a beginner-level course designed to help learners understand how fonts and colors influence visual communication. This course focuses on how to choose, combine, and apply typography and color intentionally to improve clarity, readability, and brand consistency in design work. Getting Started Every course starts on the start date of the Discuss phase. This course starts on 2026-07-19 and ends on 2026-07-30 It begins by selecting the Discuss phase of the course and joining in the discussion of key issues related to course delivery and participation. All participants are expected to enter information about themselves, especially describing what they want to accomplish by taking the course. Every comment entry in the Discuss phase requires an accompanying Course of Action value. This phrase means the best way to deal with a situation based on the circumstances. The value for our course is to “work in teams to improve individual and team performance.” So, each participant is expected to use this value for all Discuss phase entries. Participants will be grouped into small teams to enhance engagement and learning through peer interaction. Each team will be assigned a Team Lead whose responsibilities include ensuring that everyone stays on task and resolving conflicts. Our course objective is to “Develop the practice of giving high attention to detail.” The duration of the Discuss phase is one day. All participants are expected to: Review the provided course outline and schedule.Ensure access to a digital device and the internet. Course Target By the end of this course, participants will: Understand basic typography and color principles Choose fonts that suit purpose and audience Create harmonious color combinations Apply typography and color consistently in simple designs Performance Evaluation Participants will be evaluated based on: Participation in discussions and teamwork Application of typography and color principles Attention to detail in design exercises Engagement and consistency throughout the course
About the Course Facilitator Maimuna is one of the first facilitators of ShuraForAll Platform under Women in Technology Initiative. She is a marketing strategist and team development coach with a great background in guiding women and youth toward building sustainable marketing skills. Participants can expect a supportive, interactive, and empowering learning environment. About the Course Marketing and Team Collaboration is a 4-module training designed to help participants understand the fundamentals of marketing while developing the essential teamwork skills required to implement marketing projects successfully. The course blends practical marketing knowledge with real-life teamwork experiences, encouraging participants to learn, plan, and execute group-based marketing tasks collaboratively. The program is tailored especially for women interested in expanding their understanding of marketing, communication, and collaboration in professional or community-based settings. Getting started This course starts on 10/08/2026 and ends on 31/08/2026. It begins by selecting the Discuss phase of the course and joining in the discussion of key issues related to course delivery and participation. The duration of the Discuss phase is one day. All participants are expected to enter information about themselves, especially describing what they want to accomplish by taking the course. Every comment entry in the Discuss phase requires an accompanying Course of Action value. This phrase means the best way to deal with a situation based on the circumstances. The value for our course is to:Work in teams to improve individual and team performance.So, each participant is expected to use this value for all Discuss phase entries. Participants will be grouped into small teams to enhance engagement and learning through peer interaction. Each team will be assigned a Team Lead whose responsibilities include ensuring that everyone stays on task and resolving conflicts. Before the course begins, participants are expected to:Review the provided course outline and schedule. Ensure access to a digital device and the internet. Each module will include interactive sessions, short projects, and reflections to strengthen understanding and application. Course Objectives Develop the practice of giving high attention to detail. Performance Evaluation Participant performance will be evaluated based on: Team Participation (30%) – active contribution during discussions and teamwork. Module Assignments (25%) – completion of practical marketing tasks per module. Final Project (30%) – group presentation or marketing campaign proposal. Attendance & Engagement (15%) – consistency and involvement in sessions. Peer feedback and facilitator assessments will both be used to ensure fair evaluation. For more detailed information about the course, please read the attached file.
Course Facilitator: Mansura Abubakar Course Duration: 2 Weeks (26 July - 10 August) Venue: Shura Platform About the facilitator I am Mansura Abubakar, a Microbiology Graduate and a dedicated researcher with a strong passion for digital creativity, education and innovation. As a digital creative, I promote digital literacy, entrepreneurship and innovation through visuals. I also contribute to solving real-world problems and challenges faced by the society through creative skills, My teaching and mentorship skills help young people— especially young women— gain confidence in their ability to discover opportunities in technology design and research. About the Project In this project, participants will step into the role of a 'brand rescue team', assigned to analyze a struggling or stagnant brand, or even try to build a new one.The objective is to develop the practice of asking questions that help understand how things work, pinpoint what’s not working— from poor brand identity to lack of engagement — and work collaboratively to propose creative, practical solutions. This project teaches students to think critically, work as a team, and approach branding problems with a solution-driven mindset — a vital skill in the real business world. Getting started This Course begins on 26 July, 2026. On this date you should select the Discuss phase of the Course and join discussion of the key issues related course delivery and participation. All participants are expected to enter information about themselves, especially describing what they want to accomplish by taking the course. The Discuss phase lasts for only one day. So, be sure to enter your comments before this day ends. Every comment entry in the discussion phase requires an accompanying Course of action value. This phrase means the best way to deal with a situation based on the circumstances. The value for our course is to "Work in teams to improve individual and team performance." while the Objective is to "Develop the practice of asking question by giving high attention to details." Each participant is expected to use this value for all Discuss phase entries. All participants are expected to: Review the provided course outline and schedule. Ensure access to a digital device and the internet.
About the Course Facilitator Khadija Sanusi Isah is a member of the Women in Technology Initiative, working to help girls and women build skills that improve their opportunities and confidence in the digital world. She is passionate about creativity, branding, and helping beginners learn graphic design in simple and practical ways.■ Contact: nanakhadijatsi@gmail.com About the Course Images, Icons & Layout focuses on how visual elements are arranged to communicate ideas clearly. In this course, learners will explore how images, icons, spacing, alignment, and hierarchy work together to create balanced and effective designs. The course builds on earlier modules by helping participants organize content visually with intention. Getting Started Every course starts on the start date of the Discuss phase. This course starts on 2026-08-1 ends on 2026-08-15 It begins by selecting the Discuss phase of the course and joining in the discussion of key issues related to course delivery and participation. All participants are expected to enter information about themselves, especially describing what they want to accomplish by taking the course. Every comment entry in the Discuss phase requires an accompanying Course of Action value. This phrase means the best way to deal with a situation based on the circumstances. The value for our course is to “work in teams to improve individual and team performance.” So, each participant is expected to use this value for all Discuss phase entries. Participants will be grouped into small teams to enhance engagement and learning through peer interaction. Each team will be assigned a Team Lead whose responsibilities include ensuring that everyone stays on task and resolving conflicts. Our course objective is to “Develop the practice of giving high attention to detail.” The duration of the Discuss phase is one day. All participants are expected to: Review the provided course outline and schedule.Ensure access to a digital device and the internet. Course Target By the end of this course, participants will: Use images and icons purposefully in designs Apply alignment, spacing, and hierarchy correctly Create clear and balanced layouts Improve visual organization in posters and social media designs Performance Evaluation Participants will be evaluated based on: Application of layout and composition principles Attention to spacing, alignment, and hierarchy Team participation and collaboration Engagement and consistency throughout the course
About the Course Facilitator Khadija Sanusi Isah is a member of the Women in Technology Initiative, working to help girls and women build skills that improve their opportunities and confidence in the digital world. She is passionate about creativity, branding, and helping beginners learn graphic design in simple and practical ways.■ Contact: nanakhadijatsi@gmail.com About the Course Fundamentals of Graphic Design is a beginner-level course designed to help participants understand the core principles behind effective visual design. The course introduces essential concepts such as design fundamentals, color, typography, images, layout, and composition. Learners will explore how these elements work together to create clear, balanced, and visually appealing designs for real-life use. Getting Started Every course starts on the start date of the Discuss phase. This course starts on 2026-06-27 and ends on 2026-07-17 It begins by selecting the Discuss phase of the course and joining in the discussion of key issues related to course delivery and participation. All participants are expected to enter information about themselves, especially describing what they want to accomplish by taking the course. Every comment entry in the Discuss phase requires an accompanying Course of Action value. This phrase means the best way to deal with a situation based on the circumstances. The value for our course is to “work in teams to improve individual and team performance.” So, each participant is expected to use this value for all Discuss phase entries. Participants will be grouped into small teams to enhance engagement and learning through peer interaction. Each team will be assigned a Team Lead whose responsibilities include ensuring that everyone stays on task and resolving conflicts. Our course objective is to “Develop the practice of giving high attention to detail.” The duration of the Discuss phase is one day. All participants are expected to: Review the course outline and schedule Ensure access to a digital device and stable internet Participate in discussions and team activities Course Target By the end of this course, participants will: Understand the fundamentals of graphic design Gain confidence in identifying and applying basic design principles Create simple visual designs with clarity and purpose Improve teamwork and communication skills in creative projects Performance Evaluation Participants will be evaluated based on: Participation in discussions and teamwork Completion of practical design activities Engagement and consistency throughout the course Final project contribution Additional Keywords: Graphic design; branding; teamwork; creativity; editing; posters; design; communication. "For more detailed information about the course, please read the attached file".
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