The leading ride-hailing business, Bolt, offers drivers online training. This is the second step of its Accelerator Program, started in September to encourage mobility entrepreneurship among drivers, according to reports.
According to the corporation, the bespoke online training hub will improve drivers’ business development skills. Coursera and PM4Success will manage the online training center.
Bolt Nigeria believes their three-month programme includes critical entrepreneurial skills like Time Management, Productivity, Communication, Customer Service, Project Management, Leadership, and Organisation.
Bolt Academy is a big step toward making Bolt drivers incredibly smart businesspeople. A statement says that 100 drivers will attend weekly classes to learn how to run their businesses better.
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Program Bolt Accelerator and Den
The online training started two months after the Bolt Den project was launched as part of the accelerator program. The program promises a €25,000 startup fund for the original business ideas Bolt drivers develop. The Den is a big deal for the company because it supports its goal to help entrepreneurs.
A company review says that 1,275 drivers applied for the fast program. One hundred drivers moved on from the application stage to the brainstorming stage. These 100 drivers went to special classes to develop ideas and learn how to write business proposals.
The top 20 drivers who have the most unique and possible business ideas will go through a brutal boot camp. The company said that this step is carefully planned to get them ready for the next Bolt Den stage.
The training program will end with Pitch Day in November 2023. Here, drivers will tell a group of judges about their business ideas. The best ideas will get the start-up money they need to become real.
Yahaya Mohammed, the country manager for Bolt Nigeria, was happy and said that the team was looking forward to seeing what the chosen drivers would do with their plans.
“We are amazed and thrilled by how many people signed up for the Accelerator program and how excited the drivers were.” We think this project can give drivers more power, and we can’t wait to see what these creative business owners come up with.
Dr. David Emumena, Managing Director of PM4Sucess International, called the initiative a fantastic opportunity. He said every driver can succeed and that his organization is committed to cultivating their entrepreneurial spirit and bridging the gap to prepare them for the future.
Coursera Managing Director EMEA Hadi Moussa said the digital learning platform is excited to help Bolt drivers discover their potential and foster entrepreneurship.
“This program helps individuals develop business skills and boosts Nigeria’s economy. It reinforces our belief that education transforms lives and communities,” he said.