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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

    Cybersecurity in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Cryptography

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    المحاسبة عن حقوق المساهمين

    Skills you'll gain: Equities, Balance Sheet, Securities (Finance), Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Investments, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Project Management, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Case Studies, Team Oriented, Project Documentation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Salesforce Design Mastery: CRM Customization

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Controls, No-Code Development, Automation, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Intermediate Grammar Project

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Multimedia, English Language, Content Creation, Writing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Electronic Media

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Performance Testing, Digital pedagogy, Data Management, Virtual Environment, Record Keeping, Technology Strategies, Data Analysis Software, Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    HubSpot Academy

    تقارير المبيعات باستخدام HubSpot

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Forecasting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sales, Sales Management, Sales Process, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Goal Setting, Customer Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Patient Communication, Generative AI, LLM Application, Telehealth, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Angular 17

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Components, Application Deployment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), TypeScript, Application Frameworks, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Frontend Performance, Data Transformation, Application Design, Server Side, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Services, Web Applications, Network Routing, Software Architecture, Model View Controller

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Strategic Communication, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Social Studies, Psychology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Business Consulting, Relationship Management, Consulting, Amazon Web Services, Technical Consulting, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Relationship Management, Project Management, Brand Management, Analysis, Active Listening, Requirements Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity in the Cloud: University of Minnesota
  • المحاسبة عن حقوق المساهمين: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential: SkillUp
  • Salesforce Design Mastery: CRM Customization: Coursera
  • Intermediate Grammar Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • تقارير المبيعات باستخدام HubSpot: HubSpot Academy
  • ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI: Coursera
  • Angular 17: LearnQuest
  • Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach: University of Maryland, College Park

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