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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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    ESSEC Business School

    Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Doing Business in China

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Leadership, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Banking, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneuriat : Croissance et Stratégie GTM

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Growth Strategies, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, User Experience, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Product Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Marketing Channel, Cost Estimation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneuriat : Idéation et exploration des fondamentaux

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Adaptability, Innovation, Problem Solving, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Emprende con creatividad: Ideas innovadoras y exitosas

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Scaling & GTM Growth Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Product Development, Market Opportunities, User Experience, Market Analysis, Sales Strategy, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Product Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Product Management, Market Research, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Pitching, Marketing and Sales For Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Sales Strategy, Sales, Marketing Strategies, Storytelling, User Research, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Customer Insights, Strategic Marketing, Goal Setting, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Brand Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Partnership, Business Priorities, Professional Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Validate New Ideas for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, User Research, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Presentations, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Professional Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Financial Literacy & Fundraising Readiness

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Valuation, Fundraising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Finance, Financial Analysis, Presentations, Accounting, Investments, Business Metrics, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Analysis

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Planning, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Development, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Resource Management, Customer Relationship Management, Cost Accounting, Product Knowledge, Revenue Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Build and Market Your Creative Business Using Adobe Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Cloud, Marketing, Campaign Management, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Digital Content, Client Services, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
  • Doing Business in China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Entrepreneuriat : Croissance et Stratégie GTM: Creo Incubator
  • Entrepreneuriat : Idéation et exploration des fondamentaux: Creo Incubator
  • Emprende con creatividad: Ideas innovadoras y exitosas: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Entrepreneurship: Scaling & GTM Growth Strategy : Creo Incubator
  • Pitching, Marketing and Sales For Startups: Macquarie University
  • Validate New Ideas for Startups: Macquarie University
  • Entrepreneurship: Financial Literacy & Fundraising Readiness: Creo Incubator

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