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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


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    Harvard Business Review

    Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Acumen, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Competitive Analysis, Financial Statements, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Team Leadership, Critical Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Data Management and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Fixed Asset, Accrual Accounting, Data Literacy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Infographics, Business Analytics, Data Collection, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Ggplot2, Business Valuation, Data Quality, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Asset Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Business Risk Management, Sustainable Business, Market Dynamics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Managed Care, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Organizational Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Lean Methodologies, Business Reporting, Health Care, Insurance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAS

    SAS Statistical Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Big Data, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Model Deployment, Statistical Inference, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communicating Business Analytics Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Analysis, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Professional Skills for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professionalism, Resource Allocation, Time Management, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, LinkedIn, Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Relationship Management, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Branding, Social Media

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Writing, Peer Review, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Marketing, English Language, Business Marketing, Vocabulary, Grammar

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for Social Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Decision Making, Community Development, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Investments

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Gap Analysis, Diagram Design, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Business Analyst (ECBA) Certificate Preparation 

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, User Story, Project Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Risk Management, Plan Execution, Project Planning, Needs Assessment

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Gross Profit, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Cost Accounting, General Accounting, Cash Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Cost Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 Data Management and Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mastering Business Essentials: Strategy: Emory University
  • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
  • SAS Statistical Business Analyst: SAS
  • Communicating Business Analytics Results: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Professional Skills for International Business: University of London
  • Business English: Capstone Project: University of Washington
  • Business Strategies for Social Impact: University of Pennsylvania
  • Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis: Microsoft

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