What is the refund policy?

You are eligible to request a refund up to 7 days before the event

Will I learn to build an MVP in this workshop?

Yes, you will understand multiple MVP formats and how to choose the right one.

Do I need a business idea already?

No, examples and exercises are provided, but you can bring your own idea.

Will I learn real testing methods used by startups?

Yes, the course uses proven, modern testing frameworks widely adopted by founders.

Can I validate whether my idea is worth pursuing?

Yes, by the end, you will have clarity on your idea’s potential.

Do I need any business background to attend?

No, the course is suitable for beginners and aspiring founders.

Will food and refreshments be provided?

Yes, lunch, snacks, tea, and beverages are included.

Will I get a certificate after completing the session?

Yes, certificates are issued at the end of the training day.

Can I discuss my own business idea with the trainer?

Yes, there is dedicated time for personalized guidance.

Will there be networking opportunities?

Yes, group tasks and discussions provide opportunities to connect with others.

Validate Your Business Idea Fast: 1 Day Intensive Training in Calgary

By Catils_inc

Multiple dates

Overview

Learn fast, low-cost techniques to validate ideas using customer tests, MVPs, prototypes, pricing trials, interviews & competitive insights.

Group Discounts:

Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants

Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included

Course Overview

This intensive 1 Day course teaches you practical methods to test and validate business ideas before investing significant time and money. You will learn how to conduct market tests, run customer interviews, design lightweight prototypes, build MVPs, test pricing strategies, collect data through surveys, and evaluate competitive positioning. The training focuses on real-world, fast-execution experiments that help you refine ideas and eliminate risk early.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify assumptions and design validation experiments
Conduct powerful customer interviews for insights
Build and test MVPs without heavy investment
Run pricing tests and evaluate willingness to pay
Use surveys, prototypes, and experiments to refine ideas
Understand your competitive space and positioning
Decide whether to pivot, refine, or pursue your idea

Target Audience

Early-stage entrepreneurs
Startup founders testing new ideas
Innovators and product creators
Business students and incubator participants

Why Choose This Course?

This course compresses real startup validation frameworks into a fast, actionable 1-day format. The trainer brings experience working with early-stage founders, innovation hubs, and product teams. You receive practical tools, templates, interview scripts, and experiment checklists to validate any business idea quickly and confidently.

Want to train your entire team?
We offer customized in-house training for innovation teams, corporate accelerators, and startup programs. Modules can be tailored to your industry, product type, or idea-testing methods. Sessions can be delivered on-site or off-site with case studies relevant to your organization.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session: info@catils.com

Category: Business, Career

Good to know

Highlights

ages 18+
In person
Paid parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Regus – AB, Calgary – McDougall

639 5 Ave SW, Suite 2500 Calgary, AB

Ph No +1 469 666 9332 Calgary, AB T2P 0M9 Canada

How do you want to get there?

Driving Public transport Biking Walking

Agenda

Module 1: Understanding Idea Validation Fundamentals

• Learn why testing ideas early prevents costly failures • Understand assumptions, hypotheses, and validation stages • Explore low-risk, high-impact validation approaches • Icebreaker

Module 2: Customer Interviews & Insight Gathering

• Design effective interview questions that reveal real needs • Identify target users and decision-makers • Extract insights to reshape your idea • Role Play

Module 3: Prototype & MVP Experimentation

• Create low-cost prototypes for quick testing • Learn MVP types: concierge, landing page, demo, mockups • Validate demand with minimal resources • Simulation

Frequently asked questions

Organized by

Catils_inc

Followers

--

Events

--

Hosting

--