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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Small Project Financing Course
courseIt provides you with the tools and knowledge necessary to obtain the capital you need to launch your idea. Learn to develop a solid business plan, identify the most suitable funding sources, and present your project…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Small Project Financing Course?
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It provides you with the tools and knowledge necessary to obtain the capital you need to launch your idea. Learn to develop a solid business plan, identify the most suitable funding sources, and present your project convincingly to investors and financial institutions. Master crowdfunding, microloan, and grant techniques, and transform your project into a successful reality.
Differential Advantages
- Developing an Effective Business Plan: from the initial idea to the financial projection.
- Identifying Funding Sources: crowdfunding, microloans, grants, angel investors.
- Investor Presentation Techniques: pitch deck, elevator pitch, persuasive communication.
- Managing Microloans and Grants: requirements, deadlines, necessary documentation.
- Case Studies and Simulations: learn by doing and avoid common mistakes.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
09-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Master Funding: Learn to identify the ideal funding sources for small-scale projects.
- Create Successful Proposals: Discover the keys to writing proposals that attract investors and financial institutions.
- Manage Budgets Efficiently: Acquire skills to control costs and maximize return on investment.
- Strategic Networking: Connect with experts and other entrepreneurs to expand your funding opportunities.
- Real-World Case Studies: Analyze concrete examples of successfully funded projects to apply the strategies you've learned.
- Boost your ideas and turn your projects into reality with this practical and effective course.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of financing, economic viability and financial planning of small projects
- Financing concept of small projects and differences between initial investment, working capital, operating expense and progressive growth
- Types of projects that can be financed: ventures, local services, creative projects, digital initiatives, family businesses and community projects
- Relationship between idea, business model, costs, income, risk and real need for financing
- Basic sources of financing: own funds, loans, aid, pre-sales, crowdfunding, partners and early income
- Frequent errors: ask for more capital than necessary, underestimate costs, not calculate margin and depend on a single source
02
Costs, budget, cash flow and calculation of financial needs
- Identification of initial costs, fixed costs, variable costs, hidden costs and unforeseen expenses
- Preparation of basic budget with items, priorities, suppliers, payment schedule and safety margin
- Cash flow, inputs, outflows, liquidity, break-even point and need for working capital
- Estimation of income, prices, volume of sales, conservative scenarios and repayment capacity
- Financial control through simple records, spreadsheets, basic indicators and periodic review
03
Funding sources, loans, aid, partners and non-bank alternatives
- Self-financing, personal savings, income reinvestment and organic growth of the project
- Bank loans, microcredits, lines of credit, commercial financing and basic approval criteria
- Grants, public aid, contests, prizes, entrepreneurship programmes and institutional financing
- Investor partners, family contributions, private agreements, profit sharing and basic agreements
- Crowdfunding, pre-sales, advance reservations, memberships and community-based financing
04
Preparation of the financial proposal, pitch and documentation to obtain financing
- Clear definition of the project, problem solving, target customer, value proposition and economic opportunity
- Preparation of a simple financial plan with required investment, use of funds, expected income and expected return
- Basic documents: budget, cash flow, short business plan, presentation, evidence of demand and team profile
- Preparation of the financial pitch for banks, partners, institutions, early clients or crowdfunding campaigns
- Handling questions about risks, guarantees, deadlines, profitability, previous experience and sustainability of the project
05
Applied Financing Project for a Small Project
- Project definition: local business, professional service, creative product, digital entrepreneurship, community initiative or personal project
- Calculation of initial investment, fixed costs, variable costs, cash flow and real need for financing
- Selection of adequate financing sources according to stage, risk, guarantees, community and return capacity
- Preparation of budget, financial proposal, short pitch and basic documentation to present the project
- Design of the plan of use of funds, financial control, risk management and monitoring of results
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
New entrepreneurs with innovative ideas seeking seed funding to bring their projects to life.NGOs and non-profit organizations that require financial resources to carry out social impact initiatives.Independent creatives and artists who need funding to realize cultural and artistic projects.Small businesses and early-stage startups seeking to scale their operations through external investmen
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Efficiently manage microloans
- 02Boosting local development through capital investment
- 03Facilitating access to seed capital for local entrepreneurs
- 04Reducing the funding gap for emerging initiatives
- 05Promoting economic self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship
- 06Optimizing risk assessment in early-stage projects
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Microcredit Manager: Analysis and granting of small loans for entrepreneurs and local businesses.
02Financial Advisor for Entrepreneurs: Development of business plans and fundraising for small-scale projects.
03Crowdfunding Consultant: Design and management of crowdfunding campaigns to finance innovative projects.
04Entrepreneur Support Program Manager: Management of funds and resources for the development of new businesses.
05Impact Investment Analyst: Evaluation and selection of projects with a high social and environmental impact for funding.
06Administrative Technician in Nonprofit Organizations: Financial management and fundraising for social projects.
07Local Development Promoter: Design and implementation of projects for the economic development of communities.
08Finance trainer for entrepreneurs: Providing courses and workshops on financial management and access to financing.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
To provide seed capital or financial support to small-scale business, social, personal or community projects that would otherwise have difficulty accessing traditional financing.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Bank loans, grants, crowdfunding, venture capital, angel investors, bootstrapping, credit cards and microloans.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Profile:Entrepreneurs, NGOs, associations, or individuals with a viable project idea and a need for funding.Prior Knowledge:Basic knowledge of project management and finance (desirable, but not required).Project Documentation:Detailed project description (objectives, activities, timeline, budget), business plan (if applicable), and applicant contact information.Eligibility Criteria:The project must be innovative, have a positive social or environmental impact, and be sustainable in the long term. The applicant must reside in the geographic area eligible for fu
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