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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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    Coursera Classroom

    Versioning a Course on Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Quality Assurance, Learning Management Systems, Change Control

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Lean Enterprise Framework: Transform the Business Model

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Product Management, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Product Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Customer Insights, Business Metrics, Customer experience improvement, Lean Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Power of the Agile Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, User Story, Agile Software Development, Business Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Team Building, Process Design, Scrum (Software Development), Risk Management, Business Requirements, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Business Valuation, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI for Business: ChatGPT for Brand Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Brand Awareness, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Consumer Behaviour, Email Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Cost Reduction, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    148 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introducción a la Gestión de Operaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Production Process, Operational Performance Management, Business Process Improvement, Service Improvement, Process Optimization, Quality Management, Performance Measurement, Quality Control, Business, Productivity Software, Inventory Management System, Resource Utilization

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Capacity Management, Cost Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budget Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Accounting, Financial Controls, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, Resource Allocation

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Resilience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Controle a Tempo Discreto

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Automation Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Signal Processing, Matlab, Process Control, Embedded Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Testing, Systems Analysis, Estimation, Linear Algebra

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, IBM Cloud, AI Enablement, Brainstorming, LLM Application, New Business Development, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introducción a Facebook Ads Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Advertising, Social Media Management, Social Media, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Versioning a Course on Coursera: Coursera Classroom
  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Lean Enterprise Framework: Transform the Business Model: University of Maryland, College Park
  • The Power of the Agile Business Analyst: Packt
  • AI for Business: ChatGPT for Brand Storytelling: Packt
  • Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introducción a la Gestión de Operaciones: University of Pennsylvania
  • Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
  • Controle a Tempo Discreto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

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