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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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    Starweaver

    Launching Your Online Business: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Customer Support, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Operations Management, Market Research

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación y emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Corporate Strategy, Creative Thinking, Business Process, Storytelling, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Business Strategy, Open Mindset, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la contabilidad: comienza tu emprendimiento.

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investments, Decision Making

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Value Propositions, Finance

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    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Innovation, Technical Management, Market Research

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Design Thinking, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Brainstorming, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Business Process, Business Priorities, Business Research, Customer experience improvement, Prioritization, Critical Thinking

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    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Social Justice, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Innovation, Case Studies, Analysis

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business, Labor Law, Business Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy

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    UBITS

    El desarrollo de una startup

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Sales Strategy, Market Research, Customer Retention, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, B2B Sales, Business-To-Consumer, Technology Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Strategy

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Finanzas de Start Up y Valuación de Proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Presentations

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    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Growth Mindedness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

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    Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo

    Consolidando empresas: Estrutura jurĆ­dica e financeira

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Labor Law, Business Modeling, Tax Planning, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Valuation, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Tax, Business Management, Financial Modeling, Compliance Management, Financial Analysis, New Business Development, Investments, Growth Strategies, Tax Laws

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

  • Launching Your Online Business: Strategies for Success:Ā Starweaver
  • Innovación y emprendimiento:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introducción a la contabilidad: comienza tu emprendimiento.:Ā Universidad Austral
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations:Ā University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship:Ā IIT Bombay
  • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy:Ā Coursera
  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started:Ā University of Michigan
  • Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship:Ā University of Maryland, College Park
  • El desarrollo de una startup :Ā UBITS
  • Finanzas de Start Up y Valuación de Proyectos:Ā Universidad de Palermo

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