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This paper offers a critical analysis of the platform, examining its pedagogical approach, structural design, and core features, including thematic learning modules, multilingual glossaries, instructional videos, and self-assessment tools. Drawing on a qualitative case study methodology, the findings indicate that the platform provides a user-centred, mobile-accessible, and digitally inclusive learning experience, tailored specifically to the needs of micro-SMEs. 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