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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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    Howard University

    Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Product Assortment, Business Mathematics, Price Negotiation, Business Process, Financial Modeling, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Report Writing, Editing, Technical Communication, Proofreading, AI Enablement, Productivity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Business Writing, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Game Theory, Financial Policy, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Labor Relations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Finance, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Return On Investment, Business Modeling, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Acumen

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Financial Services, SQL, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism, Communication Strategies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, User Story, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Gap Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Case Law, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Political Sciences, Commercial Laws, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Linear Regression for Business Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Estimation, Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Personal Development And Business Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Prioritization, Personal Development, Ingenuity, Open Mindset, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Business Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, English Language, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Business, Corporate Sustainability, Global Marketing, Business Writing, Rapport Building, Business Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving: Howard University
  • Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion: Starweaver
  • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications : Coursera
  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University
  • Value and Business Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies: Duke University
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering: SkillUp
  • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University
  • Linear Regression for Business Statistics: Rice University

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