Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership
LAUNCH YOUR IDEAS WITH CONFIDENCE
Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership
LAUNCH YOUR IDEAS WITH CONFIDENCE
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Starting your own business or new venture, executing a program at work, or contributing to the entrepreneurship ecosystem requires both an idea — and an entrepreneurial mindset. Achieving your vision also often requires strong professional and community connections, especially for women-led ventures.
In the WEL program, you’ll learn to craft compelling pitches for your ideas and make sound business decisions in finance, sales and marketing, human resources, and more. You’ll understand common traits of successful startups, investors and intrapreneurs, and you’ll meet inspiring entrepreneurs who were once on a similar path. From day one, you’ll become part of a collaborative peer-to-peer network, and you’ll learn directly from our mentors and instructors who bring with them an extensive knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
SAMPLE WEEK IN THE LIFE
Who is this
course for
The course is designed for any woman who wants to start or operate their own business, join an early-stage startup, pitch a new venture at their current workplace, or become a stronger leader.
Including time in class, you should expect to spend about 9 to 11 hours each week on coursework.
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll.
Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply.
Access to a computer with a recent operating system and web browser, high-speed internet connection, headset and webcam
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in entrepreneurship
- Learn to make sound business decisions and execute a winning launch strategy
- Delve into the intricacies of facing fears, overcoming obstacles, and exploring the personal motivations that drive your entrepreneurial spirit
- Develop essential networking skills to build robust partnerships with suppliers, partners, and customers
- Discover how to navigate the complex entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Gain valuable insights into your personal leadership style, and identify your strengths and areas for improvement in order to be well-prepared for your entrepreneurial journey
SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING
You may be eligible for a scholarship or funding to cover some of the costs of this program. Learn more here
JOINT UW-WWU CERTIFICATE
This certificate program is a partnership of UW Professional & Continuing Education and Western Washington University Professional and Continuing Education. When you complete the program, you'll earn a joint UW-WWU certificate.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in entrepreneurship
- Learn to make sound business decisions and execute a winning launch strategy
- Delve into the intricacies of facing fears, overcoming obstacles, and exploring the personal motivations that drive your entrepreneurial spirit
- Develop essential networking skills to build robust partnerships with suppliers, partners, and customers
- Discover how to navigate the complex entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Gain valuable insights into your personal leadership style, and identify your strengths and areas for improvement in order to be well-prepared for your entrepreneurial journey
SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING
You may be eligible for a scholarship or funding to cover some of the costs of this program. Learn more here
JOINT UW-WWU CERTIFICATE
This certificate program is a partnership of UW Professional & Continuing Education and Western Washington University Professional and Continuing Education. When you complete the program, you'll earn a joint UW-WWU certificate.
KIA DAVIS
Kia Davis is a teacher, trainer, author, researcher, and writer specialized in helping entrepreneurs reach their full potential, and developing the ecosystems needed to support them. Kia has worked closely with entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors, tech companies, government agencies, and NGOs around the world in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Kia’s work also includes industry research and white papers on startups, startup ecosystems, and fintech. Kia is an adjunct professor at the American University in Dubai, holds a BA in psychology from Yale University, and an MBA from Insead. To help small business owners create a high-growth plan for their future, Kia wrote and published the book Flashpoint 100: Radical Business Growth in 100 days.
CHRISTY M. JOHNSON
Christy Johnson is an entrepreneur and educator focused on creativity, strategy and the value of human capital. She has seven years of experience working with C-level executives, including almost four years at McKinsey & Company. In addition, she has been involved with three startups — one closed, one acquired and the third still in business. She has a demonstrated track record of delivering near- and long-term executable strategies across a broad range of industries, with specialization in venture capital, technology, media and healthcare companies. Prior to her foray in the entrepreneurial world, Christy was an award-winning high school teacher in economics and mathematics. In 2005, Junior Achievement recognized her as its national teacher of the year. Christy holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a Master’s in Education from the Stanford School of Education.
COURSE MILESTONES
