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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Software, Market Research, User Research, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Business Research, Project Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Business Writing, Presentations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Advertising, Market Research, Value Propositions, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Logistics, Customer Insights, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, B2B Sales, Marketing Strategies, Selling Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Visualization, Diagram Design, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Tax Preparation, Contract Management, Team Management, Tax Compliance, Benefits Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Billing & Invoicing, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Risk Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Forecasting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Business Ethics, Histogram, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Statistics, Predictive Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Building, Business Leadership, Project Planning, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Investment Management, Business Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks