THE ART OF NETWORKING
Mastering Relationship-Building for Growth-Oriented African Entrepreneurs
Course Objectives
The Art of Networking course is designed to help African business executives and professionals build intentional, high-impact relationships that drive growth.
The goal is simple: equip you with practical frameworks and strategies to connect meaningfully, expand your circle, and turn those connections into clients, collaborators, investors, and strategic allies.
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Why this Course:
Designed specifically for African business executives and professionals
Taught by real entrepreneurs and business leaders
Practical scripts and templates included
Learn how to network without being salesy or awkward
Real African case studies and success stories
COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Overview Video
Most entrepreneurs don't struggle just because they lack ambition; they struggle because they haven't mastered the one skill that opens every door: The Art of Networking. You're building something great, but you're still locked out of rooms where real opportunities happen partnerships, funding, visibility, and referrals. In this course, you'll be guided by experienced African business executives and leaders who have built their careers and companies through intentional, high-impact relationships. Whether you're reaching out online or making an impression in a room full of CEOs, The Art of Networking will teach you how to do it with confidence, purpose, and results.
This course is for you.
In this course, you'll be guided by experienced African business executives and leaders who have built their careers and companies through intentional, high-impact relationships. Whether you're reaching out online or making an impression in a room full of CEOs, The Art of Networking will teach you how to do it with confidence, purpose, and results.
Key Benefits
Learn how to introduce yourself without sounding awkward or salesy
Know what to say when you meet someone important
Build a strong network without begging or chasing
Get real scripts and DM templates that work
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Real success stories from our course graduates
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What You'll Learn
Course Breakdown
Module 1: Networking Essentials
Lay the foundation for meaningful, intentional networking. Learn what real networking is (and what it’s not) and why it matters for African business executives, and how to shift your mindset from collecting contacts to building real relationships.
Module 2: Crafting a Networking Plan
Move from random connections to strategic relationships by learning how to craft a Networking Plan. This module helps you set clear goals, identify who you need to meet, map your current network, and build a personalised plan using templates and scripts.
Module 3: Networking Within a Community
Learn how to show up, offer value, and grow visibility in communities like Under 40 CEOs. Understand what makes a strong member, how to stand out without selling, and how to build trust in shared spaces.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to:
Introduce yourself with clarity and confidence across any room or platform
Build and follow a strategic networking plan that aligns with your business or career goals
Engage meaningfully within communities like Under 40 CEOs without sounding transactional
Sustain and grow valuable relationships through intentional follow-ups and emotional intelligence
Approach investors, decision-makers, and partners with the right mindset, message, and tools.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Abisola Seriki Ayeni
Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Lagos State
Topic Taught:Art of Networking
With a career spanning New York to Lagos, Abiola Seriki-Ayeni brings global insight and local expertise to the heart of entrepreneurship and systems-building in Africa. As a Harvard-trained policy strategist and education reformer, she has led transformation from the classroom to government — building frameworks that work, even in the absence of ideal conditions. She’s lived the process of turning bold ideas into structured, sustainable change. Now, she’s equipping you to do the same in your entrepreneurial journey.
COURSE FORMAT AND FEATURES
COURSE FORMAT
Fully online, self-paced learning environment. All modules include video lessons, worksheets, and implementation tools.
COURSE FEATURES
Fully online and self-paced
Lifetime access to all materials and updates
Templates, checklists, and plug-and-play tools included
Certificate of Completion from Under 40 CEOs Learning Hub
Access to a private community of African entrepreneurs
COURSE PRICING
Invest in your future success with lifetime access to this transformative course
One-time payment • Lifetime access
What's Included:
Includes: Lifetime access, 5 full modules, bonus sessions, downloadable tools, templates, community access, and certification
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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This course gives you the exact strategies to build meaningful connections, grow your influence, and unlock real business opportunities.