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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Customer Insights, Sales Management, Entrepreneurship, Sales Process, Market Analysis, Innovation, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Market Research, Product Management, Product Development, Commercialization, New Business Development, Process Validation, Business Strategies, Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Emotional Intelligence, Business Planning, Productivity, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, User Research, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Content Marketing, Financial Analysis, Branding, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UBITS

    El desarrollo de una startup

    Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Sales Strategy, Customer Retention, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, B2B Sales, Business-To-Consumer, Technology Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Strategy, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Change Management, Organizational Change, Innovation, Business Transformation, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, New Product Development, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Trend Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, New Business Development, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Workflow Management, Business Planning, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Invoicing, Customer Relationship Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Launching Your Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Business Process Automation, Process Improvement, Client Services, Project Scoping, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Expectation Management, Business Planning, Brand Strategy, Professional Development, Business Development, Portfolio Management, Value Propositions, Time Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building a Strong Business Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, User Research, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Market Opportunities, Email Marketing, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Product Development, Search Engine Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    How to Start a Biotech Venture

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Team Building, Biotechnology, Team Management, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, New Business Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Market Intelligence, Regulatory Requirements, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    New Tech Ventures

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Innovation, Team Building, Sales Presentations, Storytelling, Market Research, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Value Propositions, Project Design, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Planning, Customer Engagement, Business Ethics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Entrepreneurship Capstone : University of Maryland, College Park
  • Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner: Packt
  • El desarrollo de una startup : UBITS
  • Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Launching Your Freelancing Business: California Institute of the Arts
  • Building a Strong Business Foundation: Packt

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