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LEVEL 1 PATHWAY

Discovery Track (Level 1)

Focuses on foundational concepts, design thinking, makerspace prototyping, electrical component testing, basic coding logic, and lean business validation.

Track Focus & Objective

The Discovery Track (Level 1) is built for beginners, non-technical founders, and engineering aspirants to learn essential fundamental concepts. You'll work directly with makerspace tools, basic electronic loops, core software applications, and lean business mapping, laying a solid foundation for your technical and entrepreneurial journey.

Key Competencies Acquired

  • ✓Operate 3D printers and CNC/Laser machines safely.
  • ✓Understand fundamental electronic laws and sensor wiring.
  • ✓Integrate state-of-the-art Generative AI APIs.
  • ✓Draft and validate a startup concept via Lean Canvas.

Curriculum Pathway (12 Courses)

EN1-101 | Intro to Product DesignLEVEL 1
PRODUCT ENGINEERING

EN1-101 | Intro to Product Design

Learn foundational principles of physical & digital product design, sketching, user-centric thinking, and rapid low-fidelity prototyping.

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EN1-111 | Intro to Product PrototypingLEVEL 1
PRODUCT ENGINEERING

EN1-111 | Intro to Product Prototyping

Hands-on physical prototyping using 3D printers, laser cutters, CAD modeling, and rapid iteration techniques.

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EN2-121 | Intro to Electronic DesignLEVEL 1
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

EN2-121 | Intro to Electronic Design

Discover electronic fundamentals, circuit schematics, basic breadboarding, component testing, and microcontrollers for beginners.

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EN3-131 | Intro to Artificial IntelligenceLEVEL 1
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

EN3-131 | Intro to Artificial Intelligence

Explore core machine learning principles, neural network concepts, generative AI models, and real-world AI applications.

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EN4-141 | Intro to AutomationLEVEL 1
AUTOMATION ENGINEERING

EN4-141 | Intro to Automation

Understand automated workflows, programmable logic controllers, basic robotics, and sensor-driven hardware loops.

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EN5-151 | Intro to Data & DatabasesLEVEL 1
DATA ENGINEERING

EN5-151 | Intro to Data & Databases

Master relational SQL databases, data modeling, NoSQL fundamentals, and basic data querying techniques.

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ET1-151 | Founders Forge 101: Intro to The ProblemLEVEL 1
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ET1-151 | Founders Forge 101: Intro to The Problem

Identify real-world customer pain points, validate problem hypotheses, conduct market research, and structure early startup strategy.

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ET1-141 | Intro to Startup StrategyLEVEL 1
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ET1-141 | Intro to Startup Strategy

Build foundational business models, value propositions, competitor analysis, and early-stage startup execution plans.

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ET2-111 | Intro to Marketing & GrowthLEVEL 1
MARKETING & ADVERTISING

ET2-111 | Intro to Marketing & Growth

Learn customer acquisition channels, digital branding, content marketing, and early growth experimentation.

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ET3-131 | Intro to Leadership & CommunicationLEVEL 1
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

ET3-131 | Intro to Leadership & Communication

Master executive communication, public speaking, active listening, and team leadership fundamentals for founders.

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ET4-101 | Intro to FinanceLEVEL 1
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

ET4-101 | Intro to Finance

Understand financial statements, cash flow basics, budgeting, pricing strategy, and financial literacy for founders.

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ET5-121 | Intro to Legal Frameworks for StartupsLEVEL 1
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

ET5-121 | Intro to Legal Frameworks for Startups

Learn startup incorporation, co-founder equity agreements, regulatory permits, and basic legal hygiene.

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