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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Web Design and Development, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Web Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Cross Platform Development, Content Management, Web Applications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Business Transformation, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Exercise Science, Epidemiology, Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Business Solutions, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Design, Value Propositions, User Experience, Sales Process, Prototyping, Customer experience improvement, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Compliance Management, Agile Project Management, Scope Management, Business Process, Requirements Management, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Schedules, Governance, Change Management, Procurement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Sustainable Business, Decision Making, Business Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks