🎓 COHORT 5 · OPENS 14 APRIL 2026

Turn Your Idea Into a
Real Business

A 6-week live cohort programme where you design, test, and launch your business idea using the same human-centred design method used by Africa's leading organisations.

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🔒 Secure payment via PayFast (ZAR) · Stripe (USD) · Full refund if cohort is cancelled

200+ Entrepreneurs supported
4 Cohorts completed
6 African countries
94% Would recommend
R2M+ In business value created
WHY MOST IDEAS FAIL

Most business ideas die before they start.
Not because they're bad ideas.

You don't know where to begin

The blank page is paralyzing. What comes first — the product, the customer, the business model?

You work alone, in your head

No structure, no feedback, no accountability. Your idea never gets tested against reality.

Generic advice doesn't fit your context

Most entrepreneurship content is built for Silicon Valley, not South Africa or Africa.

"The Academy gives you a proven process, a live cohort, and expert facilitation — so your idea becomes a plan, and your plan becomes a business."

THE PROGRAMME

6 Weeks. Real Methodology. Real Outcomes.

The ReDesign Your Life Academy is a structured, cohort-based programme built on Barweshi Consulting's human-centred design methodology — the same approach we use with government departments, hospitals, and large organisations. We've adapted it for entrepreneurs, career changers, and intrapreneurs who want to build something that actually works.

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Built on proven HCD methodology

Used by Barweshi with 50+ organisations across South Africa

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Live cohort, not self-paced

Weekly live sessions with your group and a dedicated facilitator

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AI coach between sessions

The ReDesign Your Life AI tool guides your daily work between live sessions

HOW IT WORKS

Your Week-by-Week Transformation

Every week combines a live facilitated session with AI-guided daily exercises and peer accountability check-ins.

WEEKS 1–2
🔍 Discover & Understand

Map your world. Understand your customer. See the full system.

Deliverables: Empathy maps, stakeholder map, insight statement
Live session: "Who Are You Designing For?" workshop
WEEKS 3–4
🎯 Define & Frame

Turn insights into a clear problem statement and opportunity.

Deliverables: Problem statement, opportunity canvas, validated assumptions
Live session: "From Insight to Opportunity" workshop
WEEK 5
💡 Design & Prototype

Generate ideas. Build rough prototypes. Get real feedback.

Deliverables: Business model sketch, value proposition, prototype concept
Live session: "Build & Test Fast" workshop
WEEK 6
🚀 Implement & Launch

Build your launch plan. Present to the cohort. Commit to your first step.

Deliverables: 90-day launch plan, pitch presentation, accountability partner
Live session: "Demo Day" — present your business to the cohort + guest panel
WHAT YOU GET

Everything You Need to Succeed

Included in R2,500

R2,500 per person
  • 4 live facilitated online sessions (Zoom)
  • Access to the ReDesign Your Life AI coach (unlimited)
  • Private cohort community (WhatsApp / Slack)
  • All workshop templates and workbooks (digital)
  • Peer accountability partner
  • Guest speaker per cohort (entrepreneur / investor)
  • Recorded session replays (available for 6 months)
  • Certificate of completion
  • Alumni network access

Free Tool vs Academy

Feature ReDesign Free Tool Academy ✓
Guidance AI only AI + live facilitator
Community None Cohort of 20
Accountability Self-paced Weekly check-ins
Feedback Auto-generated Expert + peer
Outcome Draft plan Launch-ready plan
Certificate No Yes ✅
WHO IT'S FOR

Is This Programme Right for You?

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The Aspiring Entrepreneur

You have an idea but don't know how to structure it into a real business. You need a process, not just motivation.

First-time founder Side hustle → full-time Product/service idea
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The Career Redesigner

You're employed but ready for a change — whether freelancing, consulting, or building something of your own.

Career transition Freelancer Consultant
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The Corporate Intrapreneur

You want to bring this thinking back to your organisation. Or your company is sponsoring you to develop entrepreneurial thinking.

Innovation lead L&D / HR Corporate cohort
INVESTMENT

Choose Your Path

Individual Enrolment

Per person, per cohort

R2,500

per person · one cohort

  • 4 live facilitated online sessions (Zoom)
  • ReDesign Your Life AI coach (unlimited)
  • Private cohort community
  • All workshop templates & workbooks
  • Peer accountability partner
  • Guest speaker session
  • Session replays (6 months)
  • Certificate of completion
  • Alumni network access
Pay with Stripe 🌍

Alumni Membership

For Academy graduates

R350/mo

per month · cancel anytime

  • Monthly alumni live session
  • Peer network access
  • New cohort templates & resources
  • Early access to new Barweshi products

Available only to participants who have completed a full Academy cohort.

Full refund if you cancel 14 days before cohort start. 50% refund up to 7 days before. No refund after cohort begins.

YOUR FACILITATORS

Guided by Practitioners,
Not Just Theorists

Barweshi Facilitator

Lead HCD Practitioner — Barweshi Consulting

With 10+ years in human-centred design across government, health, and financial services in South Africa, bringing real-world facilitation expertise to every cohort.

Barweshi Co-Facilitator

Co-Facilitator & HCD Practitioner — Barweshi Consulting

Specialising in entrepreneurship development and design thinking methodology, with deep experience supporting early-stage founders across multiple African markets.

Each cohort has a maximum of 20 participants to ensure personal attention.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Common Questions

No. Many participants join with just a general direction or a problem they care about. The first two weeks help you clarify and focus your idea. You don't need a polished concept — just curiosity and commitment.
Approximately 4–6 hours per week: 1.5–2 hours for the live session, and 2–4 hours for the AI-guided daily exercises and peer check-ins. It's designed to fit around a full-time job or business.
All sessions are held online via Zoom. Participants join from across South Africa and the rest of Africa. If there is enough demand, in-person cohorts may be offered in future cities.
Yes. We accept bank transfers and can issue a formal invoice and tax receipt. Email accounts@barweshi.co.za with your company name and billing details and we'll send a quote within 24 hours.
All sessions are recorded and available for 6 months. Your AI coach and workbooks help you catch up between sessions. We ask that you attend at least 3 of the 4 live sessions to receive your certificate of completion.

Your idea is waiting.
The cohort isn't.

20 seats. 6 weeks. One decision away.

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Cohort 5: 14 April – 26 May 2026 · Applications close 7 April 2026