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: Web Content, Content Management, No-Code Development, Web Design and Development, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Social Impact, Marketing Psychology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Storytelling, Customer Engagement, Innovation, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Process, Enterprise Sales, Business Writing, B2B Sales, Sales Presentation, Business Marketing, Specialized Sales, Presentations, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Mobile Security, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Cyber Risk
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Business Continuity, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Business Ethics, Business Architecture, Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Linux, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Linux Administration, Systems Administration, System Support, Software Installation, OS Process Management, Windows PowerShell, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Unix Commands
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Sustainability Reporting, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Branding, Marketing Materials, Brand Management, Organizational Skills, Marketing, File Management, Graphic Design, Business, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Workflow Management, Run Chart, Project Planning, Project Management, Prioritization, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Goal Setting, Peer Review, Innovation, Professional Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer experience strategy (CX), Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, Customer Engagement, Governance, Product Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Account Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours