Exclusively for CaseKey Participants
Case Solving Academy
Learn to Analyse, Create, and Communicate like a Pro
About the Program
CaseKey’s 2-month program offers comprehensive training in critical thinking, business acumen, research, communication, teamwork, leadership, consulting, ethical decision-making, adaptability, and resilience. Participants will gain practical skills through case studies, simulations, and real-world scenarios, preparing them for diverse business environments and challenges.
Timeline
June 7th
Academy Kick-off
June 8 - July 17
Training Sessions
July 12 - 26
Micro-Case Solving weeks
July 27
1st Micro-Case Finals
About The Trainer
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An academic and entrepreneur, affiliated with global universities, founded various startups, served on social enterprise boards, and coached international business case competition teams. A true blend of academia and business.
Pieter Verhallen Marketing professor at Poole College of Management, North Carolina State University
Types of Participation
Empowering You with Offline, Live, and On-Demand Training Options
Offline (In-Person) Training
Experience Real-Time Learning and Direct Interaction
Livestreaming Training
Real-Time Learning, But Limited Interaction
Online Recordings Training
Learn at Your Own Pace with Pre-Recorded Sessions, With No Interaction
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Participation (In-Person and Live-streaming) will be based on an application process. All interested individuals should apply via an application form provided and submit it by the specified deadline. The selection committee will review all applications and select participants and the type of their participation based on the relevance and quality of their application.
Offline (In-Person) Training
The training program will accept only 100 participants, who will be split into two Groups of 50 (the content for both groups is identical, the schedules differ). Each group will have two weekly training sessions - one on a weekday evening and one on a weekend morning. Each session will last for 3.5 hours.
Attendees will receive a Diploma of Completion (upon passing grade) at the end of the training program.
Livestreaming Training
The training program is developed for Participants from Marzes and those participants from Yerevan, who cannot attend the offline program. The group will have two weekly training sessions - one on a weekday evening and one on a weekend morning. Each session will last for 3.5 hours.
Attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation at the end of the training program.
Online Recordings Training
No need for any sign-up or registration. All our training sessions will be posted online and the link to these sessions will be shared among participants, ensuring that everyone has equal access to the wealth of knowledge we offer.
Flexible Learning: LiveStreaming vs Offline
A Comparative Summary of Diverse Training Modes
Type
- Offline
- Livestream
Number of seats
- 100 only
- Unlimited
Suitable for
- Teams from Yerevan
- More suitable for teams from Marzes
Interaction
- Full
- Limited
Attendance
- Mandaroty
- Flexible
Tasks and Homework
- Yes
- Yes
Access to the Micro-Case
- Yes
- Yes
Certificate
- Of Completion
- Of Attendance
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Please note that if part of your team attends the online (Livestreaming) sessions and part attends the offline sessions, the group tasks and homework MUST still be performed as a whole team.
Grading and Assessment (Only for Offline Participation)
Each grade component is assessed on a pass/fail basis. The aim of this training program is to improve your skills across all relevant course modules. Learning outcomes are assessed using a pre- and post-training skill assessment survey.
25% of your grade
Participation
This includes your involvement in class discussions, group activities, and other interactive sessions.
30% of your grade
In-Class Exercises
These exercises are designed to reinforce the concepts taught during the lectures.
45% of your grade
Practice Case Presentations
his will allow you to apply the knowledge and skills you’ve gained throughout the course
Attendance (Only for Offline Participation)
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Attendance is mandatory
Recorded through Top Hat. The course join code will be provided at the start of the program.
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Absences affect your grade directly
You may have two (2) absences. Missing more than two sessions results in failing the training program
FAQ
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The program is open to Team Members and Coaches participating in CaseKey 2024.
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The training program will be conducted offline with online streaming available for Teams from Marzes and Participants who cannot attend in person. However, the online version will have limited interaction options.
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The offline training program will accept only 100 participants, who will be split into two groups of 50.
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Each group will have two training sessions per week - one on a weekday evening and one on a weekend morning. Each session will last for 3.5 hours.
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Coaches will have a separate agenda and will meet the trainer once every two weeks.
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The program will include both lectures and workshop sessions. Participants will work together on applying learned theory to business cases.
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Business cases will be provided to participants prior to the relevant training sessions. It is highly recommended to read business media publications, such as the Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times, daily.
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At the end of the program, the first micro-case competition in the scope of CaseKey 2024 will be conducted.
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Learning outcomes will be assessed using a pre- and post-training skill assessment survey.
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Attendance is mandatory. Participants may have two (2) absences. Missing more than two sessions results in failing the training program.