Built for women who mean business.
Move your business online in 1 focused week. The Women in Digital Business (WIDB) programme gives you live training, practical exercises, and a 30–90 day action plan — backed by ILO, ITC, and Microsoft.
A live cohort built around your business, not a classroom
The Women in Digital Business (WIDB) programme helps women entrepreneurs build the skills to run their business online — from finding customers to managing orders and understanding their numbers. Developed by the ILO, ITC, and Microsoft, it combines live sessions with practical exercises you apply directly to your own business.
Foundations + Learning Paths
WIDB covers the core skills every woman entrepreneur needs to run her business online — plus optional learning paths so you can go deeper in the areas most relevant to you.
Blended Learning Experience
- Live online training sessions and webinars
- Self-guided eLearning units at your own pace
- Individual coaching to apply learning to your business
Your Outcome
By the end of the programme, you'll have a written action plan — specific to your business — for exactly what to do next to move your business online and start getting results.
One week. Real systems. Real results.
What to expect
1 Week
Live sessions Mon–Fri, 2 hours each. Dates set per cohort.
Online
Live Google Meet sessions + all recordings provided.
20 Max
Small cohort, personal support and real interaction.
WIDB Certificate
Official certification on completion, connected to ILO/ITC/Microsoft curriculum.
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 planning to launch within the next 3 months.
Availability
2 hours per day for live sessions, plus short exercises between sessions.
Language
Comfortable participating in English.
Attitude
Open to learning, willing to share, and ready to apply what you learn.
Not sure if you're ready?
One price. Everything included.
Apply free. Pay after acceptance to confirm your cohort seat.
- 5 live training sessions (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
Please use the payment link only after your application has been accepted.
This is for you if...
- You run a business or are preparing to launch within the next 3 months
- You want more than a social media page: a simple system for customers, sales, orders, payments, and follow-up
- You can attend live sessions and complete short exercises during the week
- You want a practical action plan, not just inspiration
This is not the best fit if...
- You only want passive videos and do not want to participate live
- You are not ready to test digital tools in your own business
- You cannot set aside time for the live sessions and short assignments
- You want someone else to build everything for you without your input
Not sure if WIDB is right for your business?
The free Digital Readiness Scorecard takes 3 minutes and shows exactly where you stand.
Apply free. Pay only after your place is confirmed.
WIDB is a small live cohort — the application confirms fit, availability, and readiness before payment. Seats are reserved only after payment.
How rolling enrolment works
You apply any time. When a group of committed participants is ready, a date is set and the cohort opens. No missed deadlines — just a straightforward application, confirmation, and payment when the next cohort forms.
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