Youth 10–13
Designed for young learners aged 10–13. It is especially useful for learners who need a structured, practical route into platform strategy rather than a purely theoretical overview.
ESH-02021 · Business Strategy
Platform Strategy Advanced for Youth 10–13 — Business Strategy
A 20-hour advanced course for young learners aged 10–13 who want to solve more complex strategic and execution problems in platform strategy. The course combines the business strategy context with practical frameworks, realistic cases, guided exercises and a final applied output. Participants finish with a structured approach they can adapt to a real venture, team or project.
Live online20 hoursAdvancedYouth 10–13Scale pathway
What you need
No prior business experience required.
European Startup Hub Certificate of Completion — Platform Strategy Advanced
Advanced case work, strategic analysis and a capstone decision brief.
Learning outcomes
What you will be able to do.
Outcome 1
Explain the core principles of platform strategy in the context of business strategy.
Outcome 2
Diagnose a realistic platform strategy challenge using structured startup tools.
Outcome 3
Build a practical platform strategy output appropriate for youth 10–13.
Outcome 4
Evaluate evidence, assumptions and trade-offs before making platform strategy decisions.
Outcome 5
Apply platform strategy methods to a venture, project or organisational scenario.
Outcome 6
Create a next-step action plan that can be used after the course.
Full syllabus
12 course modules.
Each module combines explanation, examples and an applied activity.
Module 1
Foundations of Platform Strategy
Practical study of foundations of platform strategy with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 2
The Business Strategy context
Practical study of the business strategy context with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 3
Customers, users and stakeholder needs
Practical study of customers, users and stakeholder needs with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 4
Tools and frameworks for Platform Strategy
Practical study of tools and frameworks for platform strategy with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 5
Evidence, data and assumptions
Practical study of evidence, data and assumptions with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 6
Designing the approach
Practical study of designing the approach with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 7
Execution and operating decisions
Practical study of execution and operating decisions with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 8
Measurement and key indicators
Practical study of measurement and key indicators with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 9
Risks, ethics and common failure modes
Practical study of risks, ethics and common failure modes with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 10
Case study: Platform Strategy in practice
Practical study of case study: platform strategy in practice with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 11
Applied workshop: build your Platform Strategy output
Practical study of applied workshop: build your platform strategy output with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Module 12
Action plan and next milestones
Practical study of action plan and next milestones with examples, prompts and an applied activity.
Assessment
Advanced case work, strategic analysis and a capstone decision brief.
Included materials
Digital course notes · Practical worksheets · Case exercises · Action-plan template · Completion record in ESH ID
Learning support
Platform learning support; live facilitator interaction is included where the delivery format states Live online or Blended online.
Course information & disclaimer
Educational programme. Completion does not constitute professional, legal, financial or investment advice and does not guarantee funding, employment or business outcomes. Catalogue version 2026.1 · Last reviewed 2026-08-24.
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Platform Strategy Advanced for Youth 10–13 — Business Strategy · 20 hours · Live online
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