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.

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Calendar Management, Content Development and Management, Project Management Software, Content Creation, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Project Management, User Accounts, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Service Level, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Safety Culture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Culture Transformation, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Organizational Development, Performance Measurement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Automation, Change Management, Goal Setting, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Professional Development, Web Presence, Relationship Building, Keyword Research
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Environmental Resource Management, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Decision Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Technology Roadmaps, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Solutions, Organizational Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Organizational Change, Feasibility Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Management, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Business Relationship Management, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Development, Team Leadership, Program Implementation, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Event Planning, Events and Conferences, Event Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Event Marketing, Coordinating, Collaboration, MarTech, Professional Development, Hospitality, Corporate Sustainability, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Coordination, Diversity and Inclusion, Market Opportunities, Technology Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Customer Insights, Social Media Analytics, Editing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Salesforce, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Solutions, Amazon Web Services, Technology Solutions, Systems Integration, Business Operations, Business Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Public Policies, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Community and Social Work, Social Impact, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Land Management, Economics, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Minitab, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Statistical Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Equities, Employee Relations, Social Justice, Program Implementation, Compensation Management, Case Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks