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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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    Howard University

    Introduction to Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Software, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Management Information Systems, Product Design, Business Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, Customer Insights, User Centered Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Open University

    From prototyping to validating business models

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Verification And Validation, Presentations, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Digital Transformation, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Literacy, Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Google Cloud Platform, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Analytics, Performance Tuning, Ad Hoc Analysis, Business Intelligence Software, Query Languages

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Leading with a Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Performance Improvement, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Business Analytics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Business Analysis Frameworks for Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Process, Release Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Prioritization, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assurance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Development, Human Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    A Masterclass in Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Logo Design, Cinematography, Video Editing, Computer Graphics, Adobe Illustrator, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Adobe Photoshop, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creative Design, Typography

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Big Data, Customer Insights, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Leadership and Management, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Business Transformation, New Business Development, Responsible AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Salesforce on AWS - Basics to Business Innovation (Italiano)

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Operational Efficiency, Salesforce, Operational Excellence, Business, Case Studies, Cloud-Based Integration, Amazon Web Services, Systems Integration, Business Solutions, Business Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • From prototyping to validating business models: The Open University
  • Creating Business Value with Data and Looker: Google Cloud
  • Leading with a Digital Strategy: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Business Analysis Frameworks for Project Managers: LearnKartS
  • Introducción a la Psicología: Universidad Austral
  • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University
  • A Masterclass in Animation: Skillshare
  • Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano

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