Online course for kids aged 10–12

Kids Startup Lab

Format

online, 1 lesson per week

Duration

75 minutes

Level

from idea to first project

The Magic of Entrepreneurship

Here, “I want” becomes “I did it.”


Kids learn to spot problems, propose solutions, create products, test ideas, and confidently present results — just like real young startup founders.

The course builds independence, responsibility, creativity, and the ability to finish what they start.


Everything happens in a safe, playful, and supportive environment.
Children learn to argue their ideas, listen to feedback, and improve their solutions.

Course Program

24 lessons / 6 modules

Module 1. Idea & Problem

How ideas are born: brainstorming, idea maps

What a “problem” is and why it matters

Forming a value hypothesis (Value Idea)

Module 2. User & Solution

Who is my user: profile and scenarios

Interviews and mini-surveys (Google Forms)

Choosing the solution: product / service / game / event

Module 3. Prototype & Brand

Quick prototypes: sketches, paper models, clickable slides

Name, slogan, basic logo (Canva EDU)

Project cover and first landing page screen (Slides/Canva)

Module 4. Testing & Improvement

How to collect feedback: rules and questions

Mini-launch: showing friends/family, gathering responses

Data-driven improvement: what we change and why

Module 5. Story & Presentation

Pitch structure: problem → solution → for whom → why us

Visual storytelling (Slides/Canva), 5–7 slides

Pitch video: screen or voice recording (Loom/CapCut)

Module 6. Finale & Skillsford Showcase

Pitch rehearsal, timing, answers to Questions

Skillsford Kids Showcase — project defense

Reflection and “what’s next” plan

Final project presentation

After the course your child will:

Understand how ideas are born and why they matter to people

Know how to find solutions and turn them into simple prototypes

Create their first mini-brand: name, logo, style

Confidently present a project and talk about it publicly

Gain experience in teamwork and constructive feedback

Record a short pitch video and take part in the Skillsford Kids Showcase

Receive the Skillsford Junior Creator (Startup) certificate — and the confidence to believe in themselves

Course Instructors

Vadym Ostapenko

“Entrepreneurship begins with curiosity and the desire to change the world.”

I love when children say: “Let’s try it this way!”
We turn ideas into real projects, brands, and presentations.
I show that entrepreneurship is not about money — it’s about creativity and courage to act.

Nataliia Verbytska

“The best moment is when a child first says: ‘I did it!’”

I help children think like creators: see a problem, find a solution, and bring it to life.
We work with ideas, prototypes, and learn to present confidently.
This course develops not just thinking, but character.