Measuring the impact of digital entrepreneurship training on entrepreneurial intention: the mediating role of entrepreneurial competencies

Abstract

Purpose – The present study investigates the impact of digital entrepreneurial education and training and its impact on the digital entrepreneurial intention (EI) through the mediating character of entrepreneurial competence. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 391 survey responses were collected from employees using convenient and snowball sampling methods. Findings – Digital entrepreneurial education and training showed a positive influence on entrepreneurial competence and EI, with entrepreneurial competence mediating the relationship between digital entrepreneurial education and training practices and EI. Research limitations/implications – This study is intended to assist the development of digital entrepreneurs. The implications of this study are also useful for governments, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors and various international development institutions. Originality/value – The novelty of this study relates to exploring the relationship between digital entrepreneurial education and training, entrepreneurial competence and digital EI.

Keywords

• Digital entrepreneurial
• Education
• Training
• Entrepreneurial intention
• Entrepreneurial competence
• Mediating effect