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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


  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Claude Skills: Automating Business Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Process Design, Workflow Management, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Business Writing, Automation, Document Management, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Business, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management I

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Product Requirements, Product Planning, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Market Share, Competitive Analysis, Oral Expression, Competitive Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Verbal Communication Skills, Innovation, B2B Sales

    4.5 stars, 825 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (825) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Generative AI for Business Leaders & Executives

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Generative AI, Technology Roadmaps, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Operational Efficiency, Decision Intelligence, Change Management, Business Process Automation, Risking, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    ESG Essentials: Sustainable Business Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Business Ethics, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Leadership Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Finance, Business Development

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la calidad

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Operations Management, Production Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Kaizen Methodology, Quality Management, Environmental Management Systems, Service Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Sustainable Business, Supply Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Sustainability, Production Process

    4.7 stars, 793 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (793) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Balance Sheet and Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Gross Profit, Operational Efficiency, Operating Expense

    4.9 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Report Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Target Audience, Vocabulary

    4.4 stars, 479 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (479) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    International Law and Global Business

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Legal Strategy, Arbitration, Commercial Laws, International Relations, Strategic Decision-Making, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Diplomacy, Business Risk Management, Mediation, Risk Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Litigation and Civil Justice, Adjudication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Virginia

    New Models of Business in Society

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Employee Engagement

    4.7 stars, 4.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    MBA Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Operations Management, Active Listening, Working Capital, Database Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sampling (Statistics), Project Estimation, Dashboard, Business Strategy, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Capital Budgeting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Marketing Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Financial Accounting, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Planning, Financial Statements

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • R

    Rice University

    Linear Regression for Business Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Estimation, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Transformation

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business Strategy Analysis, Execution & Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Process Optimization, Program Implementation, Operational Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Performance Metric, Contingency Planning, Business Process Reengineering, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Improvement, Operational Performance Management, Process Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Systems, Data Strategy, Business

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Claude Skills: Automating Business Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • The Business of Product Management I: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Generative AI for Business Leaders & Executives: Packt
  • ESG Essentials: Sustainable Business Strategies: The University of Hong Kong
  • Introducción a la calidad: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Balance Sheet and Business Cases: Duke University
  • English for Effective Business Writing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • International Law and Global Business: Pearson
  • New Models of Business in Society: University of Virginia
  • MBA Business Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University

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