In homage to World Youth Skills Day 2025, the Skill Development Committee of Kohima College formally launched the Entrepreneurship Development Certificate Course (EDCC)—a 36-hour certified training programme for inculcating an entrepreneurial mindset & business acumen among students.
The launch event, chaired by Dr. Konei Nakhro, Assoc. Prof. & Convenor of the Skill Development Committee, saw enthusiastic participation from faculty, students, & representatives from partnering institutions. The programme began with an invocation by Dr. Kekhrieseno Christina & a short speech on the formal launch of the EDCC by Dr. Vitsosie Vupru, Principal, Kohima College, who lauded the initiative as “a timely step towards aligning education with emerging career realities & fostering self-reliance among youth”. Vupru also stated that courses like this would help students build confidence & turn their ideas into sustainable ventures.
The certificate course is being organised in collaboration with the Entrepreneur School of Business (ESB)—(formerly EduCentre)—& the funding sponsor, Alumni Association, Kohima College. It functions as a startup incubation centre that supports aspiring entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, & networking.
This EDCC aims to help students view entrepreneurship as a viable career option & enhance their entrepreneurial & managerial potential. Course modules include foundational knowledge of marketing, finance, operations management, government schemes for startups, & business plan development. Students enrolled in the programme would gain access to incubation support (mentorship, funding exposure, digital marketing tools, internship opportunities, & real-time interaction with entrepreneurs from Nagaland’s startup ecosystem)
The key learning outcomes of the EDCC include goal-setting, confident communication, business planning, resilience, & self-awareness—skills considered vital for entrepreneurial success.
A total of 31 students from Kohima College have registered for the inaugural batch, signalling growing interest among youth in entrepreneurial careers.
The launch of EDCC marks a significant step forward in Kohima College’s commitment to integrating skill development into higher education & equipping students for dynamic career paths in the 21st-century economy.