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Starting A Business Courses

Starting a business courses can help you learn business planning, market analysis, financial management, and customer acquisition strategies. You can build skills in networking, negotiation, and developing a value proposition that resonates with your target audience. Many courses introduce tools like business model canvases, financial forecasting software, and customer relationship management systems, that support applying your skills effectively and tracking your progress as you launch and grow your venture.


Popular Starting A Business Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Content Strategy, Customer Insights, Shared Media, Content Performance Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation

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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a free website with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management, Web Design, Logo Design, Web Design and Development, Content Creation, Creativity

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    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Promotional Video using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Selling Techniques, Video Production, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, AI Personalization, Web Design, Customer Service, Web Design and Development, Merchant Services, Booking (Sales), Responsive Web Design

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Business Planning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Scalability, Business Intelligence, Data Management

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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Business Cards with a QR Code in Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, MySQL, Databases, Query Languages, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Data Access, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

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    685 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Oracle E-Business Suite R12.x HRMS : A Functionality Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Software, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Systems Administration, Organizational Structure, Payroll Administration, Oracle Databases, Workforce Management, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Employee Training, User Accounts, Data Entry, Scheduling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design a Professional Business card with QR code using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Barcoding, Virtual Reality, LinkedIn, Facebook, Cloud Applications, Social Media, Professional Networking, Content Creation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Social Impact, Return On Investment, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Acumen, Capital Markets, Portfolio Risk, Business Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Economics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Business & Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Global Marketing, Data Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Business Communication, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Business Modeling, Generative AI, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Market Opportunities

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular starting a business courses

  • Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build a free website with WordPress: Coursera
  • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera
  • Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Create Business Cards with a QR Code in Photoshop: Coursera
  • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12.x HRMS : A Functionality Guide: Packt
  • Design a Professional Business card with QR code using Canva: Coursera

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