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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Management, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Organizational Structure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Access, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Storage, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, AI Security, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, AI Workflows, Requirements Elicitation, Workflow Management, Process Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Process Mapping, Content Creation, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Financial Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Productivity Software, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Loans
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Regression Analysis, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Microsoft Excel, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Responsible AI, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, AI Enablement, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainability Standards, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Capital, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Business Communication, Storytelling, Media Production, Brand Awareness, Social Media Content, Digital Design, Business Ethics, Marketing Communications, Creative Thinking, Influencing, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Media and Communications, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Product Development, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Team Building, Health Care Administration, Business Valuation, Fundraising
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Business Communication, Business Writing, Business Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Marketing, Business Administration, Grammar, Vocabulary
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Research, Business Research, Research Reports, Research Design, Competitive Analysis, Market Intelligence, Quantitative Research, Consumer Behaviour, Global Marketing, Market Trend, Surveys, Customer Analysis, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Report Writing, Business Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI Agents, Business Process, Stakeholder Communications, Business Intelligence, Business Transformation, Data Visualization, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks