Cohort 1 · 2nd March 2026 · 15 Spots Only

Stop guessing.
Start knowing your business.

A 1-week intensive Women in Digital Business certification programme for women entrepreneurs ready to build real digital systems, not just social media pages.

A Kithms Enterprise Initiative

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ILO Backed
ITC Certified
Microsoft Supported
Kithms Enterprise
Certified Women in Digital Business (WIDB) Trainer

The WIDB Programme

The Women in Digital Business Initiative (WIDB) is a practical foundations programme designed to help women entrepreneurs position themselves confidently in the digital economy. Developed through a partnership between the ILO, ITC and Microsoft, the programme blends guided learning with real-world application.

Foundations + Learning Paths

WIDB includes four core modules that build essential digital business skills. These foundations are complemented by optional learning paths that allow you to deepen your knowledge based on your experience level and business needs.

Blended Learning Experience

  • Live online training sessions and webinars
  • Self-guided eLearning units you can complete at your pace
  • Individual coaching to apply learning directly to your business

Your Outcome

By the end of the programme, you will have created a practical digitalization action plan tailored to your business — turning learning into clear, next steps you can actually implement.

One week. Real systems. Real results.

Learning Timetable

Monday – Welcome & why digitalize
Learn why digitalization matters and reflect on where your business is today.

– Digital skills for business growth
Discover how digital skills can help you find customers and grow your business.

Tuesday – Building your online presence
Build or improve your online presence so customers can easily find and contact you.

Wednesday – Communicating with clients online
Practice communicating with clients using WhatsApp and social media in a simple, professional way.

Learning Timetable

Thursday – Selling online
Explore simple, practical ways to start selling your products or services online.

– Orders, payments, & delivery
Learn how to handle orders, payments, and delivery in a more organized way.

Friday – Digitizing your business processes
Start digitizing key business processes and draft your 30–90 day action plan.

– Action plan and graduation
Present your action plan, get feedback, and complete the programme for your certificate.

Programme Details

1 Week

Mon–Thu · 11AM–1PM CAT

Fri · 2PM–4PM CAT

Online

Live Google Meet sessions + recordings

20 Max

Small cohort, real support

WIDB Certificate

Official certification upon completion

Backed by Organizations You Trust

Women in Digital Business (WIDB) International Labour Organization (ILO) International Trade Centre (ITC) Microsoft

Participant Requirements

To get the most out of the programme, participants should meet the following:

Technical

Tablet or computer with internet access. Gmail account (for Google Workspace tools).

Business

Currently running a business or seriously planning to start within the next 3 months.

Availability

Monday to Thursday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CAT; Fri 2PM–4PM, plus time for homework between sessions. Training time dedication requied is at least 25 hours.

Language

Comfortable participating in English.

Attitude

Open to learning, willing to share, and ready to implement what you learn in your business.

Investment

60% Off Launch Offer

ZMW 5,000 / $250
ZMW 3000 / $150

One-time payment · Full access to everything below

  • 5 live training sessions (1 week, Mon-Fri, 2 hours each)
  • Official WIDB certification (ILO/ITC/Microsoft)
  • All session recordings to revisit
  • Access to the official WIDB online learning platform (self-paced modules)
  • WhatsApp community for daily questions and support
  • Digitalization plan review
  • Access to alumni network for ongoing peer support
Secure Your Spot
15 spots only in Cohort 1

Ready to stop guessing?

This is not a course you watch alone at 2am. This is live, structured training with real people, real feedback, and a real certificate at the end. Spots are limited to 15.

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