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.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Governance, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Strategic Thinking, Business Administration, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Advertising, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Organizational Change
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Trend Analysis, Real Time Data, Analytics, Business Marketing, Program Development, Business Strategy, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Organizational Development, Willingness To Learn, AI Enablement, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Mindfulness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Data Security, Data Access, Enterprise Architecture, AI Enablement, Data Synthesis, Solution Architecture, Agentic systems, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Cloud Storage, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Process, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Mapping, Automation, Organizational Skills, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media, Resource Allocation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, User Accounts, Account Management, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Operations Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Inventory Control, Kanban Principles, Resource Utilization, Productivity Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Management, Business Systems Analysis, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Engagement, Excel Formulas, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Data Analysis, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months