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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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    Coursera

    Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Administrative Support, Data Maintenance, Data Store, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Office Administration, Operations, Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Erstelle einen Instagram Business Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Advertising, Branding

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Introducción a Gemini Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Data Security, Data Access, Enterprise Architecture, AI Enablement, Data Synthesis, Solution Architecture, Agentic systems, Large Language Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Glasgow

    Defining Strategic Business Leadership - SBL 1

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Organizational Change

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Process, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Mapping, Automation, Organizational Skills, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Understanding Large Language Models in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Trend Analysis, Real Time Data, Analytics, Business Marketing, Program Development, Business Strategy, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Embracing a Skills-First Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Organizational Development, Willingness To Learn, AI Enablement, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Mindfulness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel for Business with AI: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Cloud Storage, Generative AI

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Simplilearn

    Business Analysis Excel Tools and CCBA Training

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Management, Business Systems Analysis, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Engagement, Excel Formulas, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Data Analysis, Data Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la calidad

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Operations Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Inventory Control, Kanban Principles, Resource Utilization, Productivity Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    692 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Démarrer avec Facebook Business Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media, Resource Allocation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, User Accounts, Account Management, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Business Operations Support in Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Erstelle einen Instagram Business Account: Coursera
  • Introducción a Gemini Enterprise: Google Cloud
  • Defining Strategic Business Leadership - SBL 1: University of Glasgow
  • Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes: Coursera
  • Understanding Large Language Models in Business: Coursera
  • Embracing a Skills-First Mindset: Packt
  • Excel for Business with AI: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Business Analysis Excel Tools and CCBA Training: Simplilearn

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