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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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    Coursera

    Get Started with Facebook Messenger for a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Personalized Service, Target Audience, Customer Communications Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Business Requirements, Automation, Drive Engagement, Customer Service, Brand Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Develop a Company Website with Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Content, Blogs, Branding, Web Design, Event Management, Editing, Brand Awareness, Web Design and Development, User Accounts, Public Relations, Digital Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    How to Setup Facebook Messenger for a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Business Correspondence, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Data Visualization, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Content Creation, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    The University of Notre Dame

    Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Business Ethics, Economics, Business Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Supply And Demand, Socioeconomics, Market Research, Price Negotiation, Business, Social Justice

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Notion Integrations for Beginners: Manage a Blog Business

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Workflow Management, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Content Development and Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Cloud-Based Integration, Project Management Software, Google Docs, Social Media Management, Content Management, Ideation, Project Management, Customer Insights, Database Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google

    Start Writing Prompts like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Context Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Skillshare

    AI Video Creation: A Beginner's Guide to Realistic AI Videos

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Storyboarding, Video Editing, Video Production, Generative AI, Motion Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a free website with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management, Web Design, Logo Design, Web Design and Development, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IESE Business School

    Foundations of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Brand Management, Financial Statements, Marketing, Balance Sheet, Leadership Development, Business Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Business Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Income Statement, Intercultural Competence, Financial Analysis, Conflict Management, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Leadership, Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Get Started with Facebook Messenger for a Business : Coursera
  • Develop a Company Website with Wix: Coursera
  • How to Setup Facebook Messenger for a Business: Coursera
  • Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses: Coursera
  • Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society: The University of Notre Dame
  • Notion Integrations for Beginners: Manage a Blog Business: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Start Writing Prompts like a Pro: Google
  • AI Video Creation: A Beginner's Guide to Realistic AI Videos: Skillshare

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