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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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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Corporate Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Program Evaluation, Culture Transformation, New Business Development, Case Studies, Growth Strategies

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Financial Modeling, New Product Development, Business Development, Video Production, Project Planning, Presentations, Innovation, Risk Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    How to finance your venture ?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Balance Sheet, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Working Capital, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in the family business

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Planning, Presentations, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Market Research

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Hotel Operations, Hospitality Management, Business Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Waste Minimization, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    No-Code Web Mastery: WordPress, Shopify, Wix & More

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Supplier Management, E-Commerce, WordPress, No-Code Development, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Design, Content Management Systems, Order Management, Shipping and Receiving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Google Analytics, Product Promotion, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Business Writing, Marketing

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    University of Glasgow

    Music Composition: Starting a Piece

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Goal Setting, Project Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Smart Goals, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Software, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Business Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Management, Accrual Accounting, Finance, Process Analysis, Human Capital, Process Mapping, Financial Accounting, Operations Management, Branding, People Management, Capital Budgeting, Marketing, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Find Sustained, Intrinsic Self Motivation - Latest Research

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Goal Setting, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Productivity, Employee Engagement, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Plan Execution, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Ethics, Peer Review, Case Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Development, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Market Analysis, Business Research, Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • How to finance your venture ?: École Polytechnique
  • Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in the family business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business: Coursera
  • No-Code Web Mastery: WordPress, Shopify, Wix & More: LearnKartS
  • Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger: Coursera
  • Music Composition: Starting a Piece: University of Glasgow
  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google
  • Business Foundations: University of Pennsylvania

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