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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


  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Acumen, Financial Statements, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Financial Acumen, Business Modeling, Performance Measurement, Decision Making, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Business Priorities, Goal Setting, Team Leadership, Discussion Facilitation

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Consolidation, Business Reporting, Data Management, Automation

    4.9 stars, 18K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (18K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software

    4.6 stars, 377 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (377) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Plan a Successful Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Service Design, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Needs Assessment

    4.7 stars, 307 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (307) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) with AI Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Management Reporting, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Data Storytelling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Generative AI, Scenario Testing, Prompt Engineering, Risk Management, Microsoft Excel, Accrual Accounting, Stakeholder Management, Anomaly Detection, Data Visualization, Performance Stress Testing

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Keller Williams

    Manage a Real Estate Business

    Skills you'll gain: Office Management, Administration, Real Estate, Business Administration, Organizational Skills, People Development, Business Planning, Business Management, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Commercial Laws, Brokerage, Professional Networking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Strategic Partnership, Goal Setting, Business Economics, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Foundations for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 526 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (526) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics, Business Mathematics, Financial Analysis

    4.7 stars, 6.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    #1 Local SEO Strategy: Google Map SEO & Google My Business

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click Advertising, Online Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Web Presence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Facebook Business Page

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Web Presence, Administration, Editing, Customer Communications Management, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Automation

    4.4 stars, 111 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (111) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Developing a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Grammar, Vocabulary

    4.7 stars, 73 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (73) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular starting a business courses

  • Think Like a Leader: Harvard Business Review
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I: Macquarie University
  • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
  • Plan a Successful Freelancing Business: California Institute of the Arts
  • IBM Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) with AI Skills: IBM
  • Manage a Real Estate Business: Keller Williams
  • AI Foundations for Business Professionals: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced: Macquarie University
  • #1 Local SEO Strategy: Google Map SEO & Google My Business: Alex Genadinik

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