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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

    Getting Started with Facebook Pixel

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Social Media, Web Analytics

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Community Organizing for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Impact, Planning, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Initiative and Leadership, Needs Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de la Administración con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Employee Training, Performance Management, Human Resources, Delegation Skills, Subcontracting, Workforce Management, Culture Transformation, Recruitment, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Presentations, Professional Development, Team Building, Business Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Negotiation, Digital Communications

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Citizenship and the Rule of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Legal Research, Political Sciences, Governance, Corporate Sustainability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    536 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Design, Emerging Technologies, Stakeholder Analysis, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Data Integrity, Financial Services, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    690 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University at Buffalo

    Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Data Management, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    642 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    American Deaf Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Justice, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Communication Disorders, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Special Education, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    393 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Oracle Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Mining, Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    592 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Persuasive Communication, Research, Liberal Arts, Oral Expression, Security Awareness, Media and Communications, Appeals, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    The State University of New York

    Introduction to Early Childhood

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Teaching, Family Support, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Classroom Management, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Curriculum Development, Policy Development, Rapport Building, Creativity, Data Collection, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with Facebook Pixel: Coursera
  • Community Organizing for Social Justice : University of Michigan
  • Fundamentos de la Administración con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху: University of Toronto
  • Citizenship and the Rule of Law: University of London
  • Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services: INSEAD
  • Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise: University at Buffalo
  • American Deaf Culture: University of Houston
  • Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses: University of Colorado System

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