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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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    University of Minnesota

    Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, AI Enablement, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Product Development, Business Planning, Problem Solving

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    UBITS

    El arte de emprender: de la idea al éxito

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Talent Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Business, Technology Strategies, Social Impact, Innovation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovation and entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Business Architecture, Creativity, Storytelling, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Team Management, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Recruitment Strategies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Financial Forecasting, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis, Innovation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Innovation, Technical Management, Market Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Estrategias de Emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Financial Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Market Analysis, Presentations, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Product Planning, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Market Opportunities, User Research, Market Research, Team Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Business Development, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Presentations, Financial Modeling, Fundraising

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Metrics, New Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Growth Strategies, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Presentations, Go To Market Strategy, Business Development, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Team Building, Staff Management, Target Market, Customer Acquisition Management, Fundraising

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
  • El arte de emprender: de la idea al éxito: UBITS
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth: Michigan State University
  • Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan: Michigan State University
  • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay
  • Estrategias de Emprendimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Entrepreneurship: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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