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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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    Board Infinity

    Scrum Fundamentals and Industry Planning Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Estimation, Capacity Planning, Project Estimation, Meeting Facilitation, User Story, Dependency Analysis, Goal Setting, Capacity Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Prioritization, Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Team Building, Risk Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health Policy, Personal protective equipment, Risk Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Career Management

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Professional Development, Mentorship, Influencing, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Management, Storytelling, Coaching, Talent Management, Branding, Personal Development, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gmail en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Security, Email Automation, Productivity Software, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Organizational Skills, Data Sharing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, System Configuration

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Economics, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Interests of the average Facebook User

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media, Persona Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Presentations, Web Analytics, Marketing Budgets

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Intermediate B1.2

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Stress Management, Education and Training, Higher Education, Medical Terminology, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Climate Change Mitigation

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

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    SoFi

    Saving Money for the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Safety and Security, Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Budgeting, Investments, Higher Education, Mortgage Loans

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Data Security, Business Continuity, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alignor

    Leading Diverse Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Team Management, Workplace inclusivity, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Leadership, Negotiation, Interactive Learning, Active Listening

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Applied Calculus with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Programming Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Scrum Fundamentals and Industry Planning Techniques: Board Infinity
  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Career Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Gmail en Español: Google Cloud
  • FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Interests of the average Facebook User: Coursera
  • English Intermediate B1.2: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Saving Money for the Future: SoFi
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec

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