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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, New Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Financial Modeling, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Equities, Business Modeling, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Customer Acquisition Management, Financial Planning, Presentations, Performance Measurement, Team Management, Business Metrics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    769 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, New Business Development, Collaboration, Lean Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    136 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Court Systems, Entrepreneurial Finance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Personal Injury Law, Labor Law, Business Management, New Business Development, Case Law, Innovation, Asset Protection, Legal Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    270 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Proposal Writing, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Financial Reporting, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Accounting, Finance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    303 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Team Building, Market Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Customer Analysis, Leadership, Customer Insights

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovation and entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Business Architecture, Creativity, Storytelling, Team Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Process Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Financing for Startup Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Equities, Financial Modeling, Finance, Private Equity, Loans, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Microsoft Excel, Digital Analysis, Liquidation, Fundraising, Lending and Underwriting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    225 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Sales Strategy, Commercialization, B2B Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Product Planning, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Global Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Strategy, Business Architecture, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Product Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Value Propositions

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    153 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Business Strategies, Customer Analysis, Decision Making, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Value Propositions

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, New Business Development, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles, Business Strategies, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    965 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentations, Value Propositions, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Oral Expression, Innovation, New Product Development, Brainstorming, Product Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Technology Strategies, Customer Analysis, Communication, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
  • Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Financing for Startup Businesses: Duke University
  • Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit: HEC Paris
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding: 28DIGITAL
  • Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park

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