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.

Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Production Process, Financial Management, Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Leadership, Human Resources, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Financial Statements, Innovation, Product Development, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Innovation, Customer Engagement, Emerging Technologies, Product Development, Price Negotiation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, Business Solutions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Thinking, Data Strategy, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Project Risk Management, Solution Design, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Business Correspondence, Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, Presentations, Target Audience, Report Writing, Writing, English Language, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Business Development, Sales Prospecting, Customer Retention, Account Strategy, Communication, Business Communication, Organizational Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Upselling, Active Listening, Customer Insights
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, SQL, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Presentations, Context Management, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Management Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Equities, Business Valuation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Business Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Analytical Skills, Operational Efficiency
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Business Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meeting Facilitation, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, English Language, Setting Appointments
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, User Experience, Web Content, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Resource Allocation, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations, Complex Problem Solving, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months