Startup courses can help you learn business planning, market analysis, financial modeling, and customer validation techniques. You can build skills in pitching ideas, managing resources, and developing go-to-market strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Lean Canvas for business modeling, Trello for project management, and Google Analytics for tracking user engagement, showing how these skills can be applied in real-world startup environments.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Improvement Process, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Data Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Technology Strategies, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Development, Data Ethics, Human Centered Design, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Design Thinking, Governance, User Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Process Design, Cybersecurity, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Project Portfolio Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Technical Communication, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Product Management, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Innovation, Team Building, Storytelling, Market Research, Team Management, Oral Expression, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Project Design, Team Leadership, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Planning, Customer Engagement, Business Ethics, Competitive Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Research, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Sales Management, Intellectual Property, Clinical Trials, Business Modeling, Portfolio Management, Strategic Partnership, Promotional Strategies, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Performance Measurement, Technology Strategies, FinTech, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Information Technology
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Research, Business Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Modeling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Content Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Video Production
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months