Following the successful delivery of ICT Skills Development Training, which aims to enhance the ICT capacities of the Kosovo workforce (with over 200 people already completing the training), the project now announces Business and Management Training for managers and owners of ICT businesses.

Training Overview

The training curriculum is designed to align with both domestic and global IT market trends. It addresses the current needs for business development and management skills in the ICT sector. The program covers essential topics, including management, business development, marketing, and export strategies.

Training Modules

The business and management training consists of two modules:

  • Module I – Management, Governance, Financial Assessment, and Human Resources (16 hours)
  • Module II – Empowering Competition, Marketing and Sales, Internationalization (14 hours)

Who Can Apply?

This training is open to local managers and entrepreneurs of Kosovo ICT businesses.

Selection Criteria

The selection process will consider various factors to ensure the right candidates are chosen for this valuable training opportunity.

Selection Criteria Weight
Structural criteria Structure of the Business
Area of the business
Targeted Market
60
Other Criteria Products/Services Portfolio
Innovation
40
Essential criteria Local Managers/entrepreneurs of Kosovo ICT businesses
English Language
 
Desired Criteria Existence in the market
Size of the Company/Entrepreneur
 

Training dates:

The training will be carried out between May – June 2021, 4 hours course per day (from 17:00-21:00), max. 2 days per week. 30 hours of training.

Trainer:

The trainer, Davide Branco, holds a Laurea (Advanced degree) in Economic Policy from Italy and an MSc in Corporate Governance from the UK. With over 35 years of experience, he is a highly skilled SME International Development and Training Expert.

Mr. Branco has held various key roles throughout his career, including:

  • Marketing & Export Manager
  • Export & Marketing Consultant
  • Project Manager
  • Team Leader
  • Program Manager
  • Senior Lecturer and Visiting Professor
  • Senior Capacity Building and Training Expert
  • Senior SME and Entrepreneurship Expert
  • Senior Employment Expert

He has worked on both national and large EU-funded projects. He specializes in designing, coordinating, and delivering capacity-building activities in areas such as:

  • SME Development
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Youth, Women, and Unemployed training

He has designed Master’s level curricula and authored several booklets and seminar papers on entrepreneurship and development. Mr. Branco is also an active member of various SME associations and councils.

How to apply for training?

You can apply with the form provided by the following link.

APPLY HERE