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.

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Process Analysis, Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Process, Needs Assessment, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement
★ 4.8 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Earned Value Management, Business Metrics, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Performance Metric, Project Controls, Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Business Intelligence, Customer Retention, Operational Efficiency, Project Accounting, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Operations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, SAS (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Analytics, Demand Planning, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Trend Analysis
★ 4.6 (466) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Sustainable Business, Decision Making, Consolidation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Responsible AI, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Workflow Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, AI Integrations, Project Implementation
★ 4.5 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Solution Design, Data Analysis, Data Validation
★ 4.4 (57) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Storytelling, Diagram Design, Action Oriented, Concision, Branding
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Java Programming, File I/O, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Debugging, Software Development
★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Data Strategy, Decision Intelligence, Business Leadership, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Revenue Management, AI Integrations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Orchestration, Process Optimization, Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Labor Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Employee Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Compliance, Public Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business, Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Accounting, Sales, Loans
★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Barcoding, Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Packaging and Labeling, Office Procedures, Administrative Support, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Point of Sale, Spreadsheet Software, Business Software, Operations Management, Automation, Business Operations, Business Systems, Business Solutions, IT Automation, Business, Technology Solutions
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Product Development, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Conflict Management, Leadership
★ 4.6 (97) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months