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.

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening, Business Communication, Presentations, Virtual Teams, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Teamwork, Rapport Building, Virtual Environment, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Java Programming, File I/O, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Process, Business Requirements, Business Process Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Partnership Accounting, Tax Returns, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Corporate Tax, Tax Planning, Organizational Structure, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Negotiation, Strategic Partnership, Contract Negotiation, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Proposal Development, Business Development, Branding, Business Relationship Management, Brand Management, Relationship Building, Promotional Strategies, Relationship Management, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Software Installation, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Asset Management, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Digital Assets, Information Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Case Studies, Data Management, Return On Investment, Innovation, Accounting
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Management Information Systems, Information Privacy, Data Management, Data Governance, Intellectual Property, Organizational Structure, Personally Identifiable Information, Enterprise Architecture, Business Metrics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Innovation, Data Analysis, Accounting, Big Data
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Application Security, Risk Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Economics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Product Demonstration, Price Negotiation, Marketing Design, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Design, Packaging and Labeling, Product Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours