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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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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Cloud Systems Software

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Virtualization, Data Store, Software Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Apache Hadoop

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Construction, Building Codes, Architectural Drawing, Industrial Design, Commercial Construction, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Civil Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Technical Drawing, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software, Sustainable Engineering

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, People Management, Emotional Intelligence, Disabilities, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Safety Culture, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Valuing Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Productivity, Collaboration, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Goal Setting, Coaching, Storytelling, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Product Development using AutoCAD

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Design Software, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Design, Product Development, Technical Drawing, Design

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    KodeKloud

    Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Linux Commands, CI/CD, DevOps, YAML, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Computer Networking

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Aligning Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Logic for Economists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Customer-Centric Enterprise: Product Lifecycle Management

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Responsible AI, Product Strategy, Governance, Product Management, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Product Marketing, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Customer experience strategy (CX), Value Propositions, Business Metrics, Customer Insights, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Jenkins - From Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, SonarQube, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Apache Tomcat, Apache Maven, Docker (Software), Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Build Tools, Configuration Management, Software Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Shell Script, Application Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Software Development, Unit Testing, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    YouTube Insights: Crack the Algorithm

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Growth Strategies, Performance Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Drive Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Estratégia Digital e o Comportamento de Busca do Consumidor

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Sales Strategy, Digital Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Branding, Performance Measurement, A/B Testing, Community Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud Systems Software: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design: L&T EduTech
  • Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Valuing Excellence: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Product Development using AutoCAD: Coursera
  • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud
  • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Logic for Economists: University of Amsterdam
  • Customer-Centric Enterprise: Product Lifecycle Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Jenkins - From Zero to Hero: LearnKartS

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