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    University of Cape Town

    Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Video Production, Entrepreneurship, FinTech, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Regulation, Presentations, Proposal Development, Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Innovation, Brainstorming, Market Opportunities, Customer Analysis, Market Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EIT Digital

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Product Management, Creativity, Product Strategy, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Fundraising

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    153 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Creativity And Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Self-Starter, Brand Strategy, Open Mindset, Collaboration, Product Development, Visionary, Curiosity, Professional Networking, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Ideation, Social Justice, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Analysis, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Launching Your Online Business: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Customer Support, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Operations Management, Market Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Emprendimiento Corporativo

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Organizational Development, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Business Management, Strategic Leadership, Program Evaluation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Operations, New Business Development, Ideation, Research, Financial Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Innovating with the Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Process, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Strategic Partnership, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Product Management, Resource Allocation, Lean Methodologies, Market Opportunities

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    How to finance your venture ?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Balance Sheet, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Working Capital, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Business Strategy and New Venture Design

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Sustainable Business, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Team Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurial Finance

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular how to start a business courses

  • Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future: University of Cape Town
  • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding: EIT Digital
  • Creativity And Entrepreneurship : Berklee
  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
  • Launching Your Online Business: Strategies for Success: Starweaver
  • Emprendimiento Corporativo: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
  • Innovating with the Business Model Canvas: University of Virginia

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