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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


  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Business Analysis: Excel, KPIs & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Process Modeling, Regression Analysis, Business Metrics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Metric, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence

    4.5 stars, 466 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (466) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    ESG Value Creation for Business Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Governance, Social Impact, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Environmental Resource Management, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community and Social Work, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.7 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Business Modeling, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.9 stars, 112 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (112) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Advertising, Market Research, Branding, Value Propositions, Customer Relationship Building, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Logistics Management, Order Delivery, Business Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Selling Techniques, Communication

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • M

    Madecraft

    AI for Business: Practical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, Brand Strategy, Business Process Automation, MarTech, AI Enablement, Marketing, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Solutions, AI Workflows, Digital Marketing, Automation, Content Creation, Data Ethics, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel for Business with AI: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Data Management, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Copilot, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, digital literacy, Generative AI, Analysis

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Effective Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Language Competency, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, People Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Management, Business Communication, Marketing Management, Recruitment, Promotional Strategies, Grammar

    4.7 stars, 122 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (122) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Threat Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Vulnerability Assessments, Business Risk Management, Crisis Management, Test Planning, Operational Risk, Communication Planning, IT Management, Performance Metric, Cloud Computing, Communication Strategies

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Case Studies, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Game Theory, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 5.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IE Business School

    Why Scale a Startup?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Strategic Leadership, Business Continuity, Operational Analysis, Business Marketing, Leadership and Management, Timelines

    4.2 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Packaging Design: Redesign a Product for a Brand from A to Z

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Design Strategies, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Branding, Market Analysis, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Personal Development, Ideation, Process Development, Strategic Thinking, Design Research, Professional Development, Creative Thinking

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI Agents, Business Process, Stakeholder Communications, Business Workflow Analysis, AI Integrations, Operational Efficiency, SQL

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI-Powered Business Analysis: Excel, KPIs & GenAI: Coursera
  • ESG Value Creation for Business Impact: Duke University
  • Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally: IIT Bombay
  • AI for Business: Practical Applications: Madecraft
  • Excel for Business with AI: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • English for Effective Business Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Packt
  • Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator: Yale University
  • Why Scale a Startup?: IE Business School

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