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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Working With Children, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Fiscal Management, Parent Communication, Contract Management, Program Standards, Revenue Management, Budgeting, Insurance, Cost Estimation, Payment Processing, Tax Compliance
★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Court Systems, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Procedures, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics
★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Philanthropy, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, International Finance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Business Reporting, Supply Chain, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Systems, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Annual Reports, Performance Reporting, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Sales Presentations
★ 4.7 (373) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Google Sheets, Scheduling, Presentations, Data Visualization, Milestones (Project Management), Spreadsheet Software, Project Management
★ 4.5 (73) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, Social Impact, Occupational Safety And Health, Research, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Training, Business Research, People Development, Business Priorities, Labor Relations, Research Methodologies, Employee Retention, Internal Communications, Training Programs, Case Studies, Program Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Identity and Access Management
★ 4.7 (30K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Culture Transformation, Employee Engagement, Global Marketing, Experience Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Behavior Management, Business Valuation, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Functional Collaboration
★ 4.9 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Sustainable Business, Project Management, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Oral Expression, Corporate Sustainability, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, Business Reporting, Vocabulary
★ 4.8 (39) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Automation, Organizational Change, Operational Efficiency, Cost Reduction
★ 4.5 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Driving engagement, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Management, Business Marketing, Target Audience, Web Presence
★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours