ENT Train-the-trainer Workshop
Scaling Impact
To request a train-the-trainer workshop, please complete a Partnership Request Form using the button below or email entrepreneurship@ieee.org.
THE CHALLENGE
IEEE Entrepreneurship reaches founders around the world—but our team can only be in one place at a time. To truly expand access to high‑quality entrepreneurship skill-building, we need local champions who can deliver ENT 101 and ENT 102 in their own communities, run multiple cohorts, and help us understand the impact these workshops are having globally.
OUR APPROACH
We equip volunteers, educators, and ecosystem builders with the skills and confidence to deliver ENT 101 and ENT 102 through a free, virtual Train‑the‑Trainer workshop. Participants learn how to facilitate the curriculum, why it works, and how to adapt it for their local context—so they can bring world‑class entrepreneurship training to founders everywhere.
Preparing facilitators to deliver ALL virtual and in‑person modules of ENT 101 & ENT 102
Duration: 7 hours live + 90 minutes required pre‑work
Format: Virtual (Zoom/Teams) with breakouts
Audience: Future ENT facilitators
Outcome: Trainers who can confidently deliver the full ENT 101 and ENT 102 curriculum in both virtual and in‑person formats.
REQUIRED PRE‑WORK (90 minutes)
This is what makes the 1‑day format possible. It offloads content so the live session focuses on facilitation mastery.
Participants complete before the workshop:
1. ENT Curriculum Foundations (45 min)
Watch ENT 101 overview video
Watch ENT 102 overview video
Read:
ENT 101 learning objectives
ENT 102 learning objectives
ENT facilitator guide (skim)
2. Ecosystem & Facilitation Reflection (30 min)
Submit:
A 2–3 sentence description of their local entrepreneurship ecosystem
A short reflection on their facilitation experience
3. Teach‑Back Prep (15 min)
Choose one ENT 101 or ENT 102 module segment to teach (7 minutes)
LIVE 1‑DAY VIRTUAL TRAIN‑THE‑TRAINER WORKSHOP
08:30–09:00 — Welcome, Framing, and Expectations
Purpose: Align trainers on ENT’s global vision and the role of facilitators.
ENT program goals
What “fidelity + flexibility” means
How ENT 101 and ENT 102 work together
What today will accomplish
Virtual norms and engagement tools
09:00–09:45 — ENT 101 & ENT 102: Full Curriculum Walkthrough
Purpose: Ensure trainers understand every module they will teach.
ENT 101 modules (idea → customer → market → value → financial basics → pitching)
ENT 102 modules (opportunity sizing → business model → GTM → financial modeling → risk → team → pitch refinement)
Required vs. optional modules
What must remain consistent across all global deliveries
How virtual and in‑person delivery differ (timing, pacing, tools)
Output: Trainers can articulate the full curriculum spine.
09:45–10:30 — The ENT Pedagogical Model (Virtual + In‑Person)
Purpose: Teach the facilitation philosophy behind ENT.
Experiential learning cycle
Problem‑based learning
Evidence‑based entrepreneurship
How to teach ENT in:
Virtual classrooms
In‑person workshops
Hybrid environments
Engagement strategies (polls, chat, breakout rooms, whiteboards)
Micro‑demo: Facilitator runs a 5‑minute ENT activity to model the pedagogy.
10:30–10:40 — Break
10:40–11:40 — Skills Lab: Facilitating Core ENT Activities
Purpose: Build hands‑on facilitation competence for both delivery modes.
Breakout rotations include:
Customer interview simulation (virtual + in‑person variants)
Value proposition coaching
Problem framing
Rapid pitch feedback
Business model canvas facilitation (ENT 102)
GTM strategy mapping (ENT 102)
Each participant:
Facilitates one activity
Observes one
Receives structured feedback
11:40–12:00 — Adapting ENT for Different Ecosystem Maturity Levels
Purpose: Ensure trainers can localize without breaking curriculum fidelity.
Underdeveloped ecosystems
Emerging ecosystems
Mature ecosystems
University vs. community vs. corporate audiences
How to adjust examples while keeping learning objectives intact
Output: A short “local adaptation plan.”
12:00–12:30 — Lunch Break
12:30–13:45 — Teach‑Back Practicum (Certification Component)
Purpose: Validate that trainers can deliver ENT modules effectively.
Each participant delivers a 7–8 minute segment from ENT 101 or ENT 102.
Feedback rubric includes:
Clarity of learning objective
Accuracy of content
Facilitation technique
Engagement strategy
Virtual delivery skills
In‑person adaptation readiness
Breakouts run in parallel to maximize time.
13:45–14:15 — Advanced Facilitation Challenges (Virtual + In‑Person)
Purpose: Prepare trainers for real‑world complexity.
Topics include:
Managing dominant or quiet participants
Coaching without consulting
Handling confusion or resistance
Keeping energy high online
Timing and pacing
Troubleshooting tech issues
Adapting activities for limited resources or space
14:15–14:45 — Running ENT Workshops in the Real World
Purpose: Equip trainers with operational readiness.
Covers both virtual and in‑person logistics:
Room setup (in‑person)
Breakout room management (virtual)
Slide + toolkit usage
Time management across multi‑day programs
Co‑facilitation best practices
Collecting participant data and feedback
Reporting outcomes to IEEE Entrepreneurship
14:45–15:00 — Certification Pathway & Closing
Purpose: Ensure trainers know how to move forward.
Certification requirements
Opportunities to co‑facilitate ENT 101 or ENT 102
Joining the global ENT facilitator network
Final commitments + next steps
OPTIONAL POST‑WORK (2–3 weeks)
Co‑facilitate one ENT session (virtual or in‑person)
Submit a reflection + participant feedback summary
Join a global trainer call for peer learning