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.

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Business Administration, Leadership Studies, Supply Chain, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Sustainable Business, Marketing, Financial Data, Business Operations, Business Management, Strategic Marketing, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Accounting, Change Management, Project Management
★ 4.6 (254) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism
★ 4.5 (713) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Business Acumen, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Acumen, Team Leadership, Financial Planning, Decision Making, Financial Analysis
★ 4.6 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Risk Management Framework, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Social Impact, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Stakeholder Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Acumen
★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Advancing Women in Tech
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 (825) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
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 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Financial Reporting, Performance Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Standards, Data Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Analysis, Value Propositions, Innovation
★ 4.5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
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 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

The University of Hong Kong
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 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Driving engagement
★ 4.4 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks