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Entrepreneurs face real constraints (limited access to resources, logistics, infrastructure), but these challenges are also opportunities to design relevant, frugal, and inclusive solutions. By relying on the <strong>Design Thinking<\/strong> and a deep understanding of user needs, it is possible to build high value-added offers, tailored to local realities and the requirements of the framework. <strong>OHADA<\/strong>This certificate positions project leaders, managers of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), informal traders, and cooperative managers at the heart of the <strong>Digital &amp; Innovation<\/strong>, to capture market niches, accelerate differentiation, and strengthen competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>The method <strong>UNIVGA<\/strong> combines 100% online learning, asynchronous access 24\/7, a recommended pace of <strong>5\u20138h\/week<\/strong>, real case studies of African SMEs and <strong>ready-to-use models\/tools.<\/strong>Each sequence breaks down the stages of the <strong>Design Thinking<\/strong> (empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, testing) in the African context, with frugal user research techniques, co-creation, and rapid field experimentation. You immediately apply the exercises to your own project: ecosystem mapping, value proposition, Lean\/Business Model, low-tech prototyping, and customer testing. Templates (canva, checklists, scoring grids) and guided feedback structure your progress. The UNIVGA certificate guarantees a <strong>educational quality<\/strong> and results-oriented support, to move from idea to a validated prototype and a clear execution plan.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the training, you will be able to <strong>create and develop<\/strong> your activity, to <strong>formalize<\/strong> your company, improve your <strong>access to financing<\/strong> (pitch, file, indicators), and to <strong>professionalize<\/strong> the management of innovation on a daily basis (roadmap, KPI, governance). The skills acquired are immediately applicable to launch a product\/service, digitize an existing offer, optimize costs through<strong>frugal innovation<\/strong> and secure compliance (OHADA, intellectual property, quality). This program also enhances your employability in the <strong>SME<\/strong> growing (innovation, product, business development). The <strong>Professional Certificate UNIVGA<\/strong> certifies your mastery of Design Thinking methods and tools applied to Africa, valuable to investors, partners, and recruiters.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 100% online program to transform ideas into viable solutions, create and develop your SME in Africa. 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