Empowering young entrepreneurs in Poland, France and the UK with the right financial knowledge to strengthen growing businesses.
Overview
For many young entrepreneurs, limited financial skills and knowledge can become a barrier to business growth. Youth Business International (YBI) is collaborating with proud sponsor Visa to offer in-depth financial literacy training to young entrepreneurs in Europe, empowering young business owners to understand the numbers that matter and move away from a reactive approach so they can grow their business with confidence. The course will commence in September 2026.
Who is the training for?
This training is for young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 based in Poland, France, or the UK whose business is currently in the growth stage.
If you are looking for the financial know-how to keep scaling your business through practical guidance and a clear framework, this training is for you.
What will you learn?
This programme helps entrepreneurs move from reactive fundraising to a clear, structured financing strategy that supports their growth goals. It’s made up of four modules:
1. Define Your Growth Vision (estimated learning time: 45 minutes)
Clarify where you want your business to be in 18–24 months and set key milestones to guide funding decisions.
2. Choose the Right Capital (estimated learning time: 60 minutes)
Understand different funding options and identify the types that best fit your business model, cash flow, and ambitions.
3. Identify Your Funding Gap (estimated learning time: 120 minutes)
Calculate how much funding you need, when you need it, and what it’s for — based on solid financial projections.
4. Build a Smart Financing Plan (estimated learning time: 45 minutes)
Combine different funding sources in a strategic way to reduce risk, manage costs, and support sustainable growth.
Outcome:
A clear, milestone-linked financing strategy with the right capital, at the right time, for the right purpose.
What is the training format?
This is an online, primarily self-paced training course delivered through the EYE Academy by YBI, with a completion time of 4-5 hours, with the addition of two interactive live learning sessions.
Training dates
The training will take place over a month, with live sessions at the beginning and at the close of the programme.
- Session 1: Wednesday 6 September- 13:00 – 14:00 BST
- Session 2: Wednesday 30 September – 13:00 – 14:00 BST
What else you’ll gain
Entrepreneurs who complete the FINESSE programme will not only develop a clear, practical financing strategy for their business, but will also have the opportunity to:
- Earn a globally recognised FINESSE knowledge credential
Demonstrating your understanding of financing strategy, this credential provides credible proof of your capabilities and can be shared across LinkedIn, your website, and with partners or funders - Enter a draw to win 12 months’ access to the EYE Academy
Continue your learning journey with access to a wide range of courses designed to strengthen entrepreneurial capacity – including AI, sustainability, and investment readiness – while connecting with global experts and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs - Enter a draw to win a £500 business grant
All participants who complete the course and post-course survey will be entered in a prize draw to win one of five available business grants of £500
This training programme is an opportunity to strengthen your business, build confidence in your financial decision-making, and gain recognition that supports your growth.
How to apply
Please complete our short application form below.
FINESSE Training application form
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