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.

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Public Health, Natural Resource Management, Business Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Consumer Behaviour, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Pollution Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Regulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Microsoft Access, Database Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Database Management, Data Entry, Performance Tuning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, File Management, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Open Source Technology, Continuous Integration, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, CI/CD, Code Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Project Estimation, Waterfall Methodology, Cost Estimation, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Estimation, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Communications, Project Documentation, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Management, Timelines, Resource Management, Risk Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Governance, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Text Mining, Prompt Engineering, Deep Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Distributed Computing, Control Systems, Safety Assurance, Mathematical Modeling, Emergency Response, Human Centered Design, Disaster Recovery, Problem Solving, Communication Systems, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Model Evaluation, Geographic Information Systems, Extract, Transform, Load, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Pipelines, Geospatial Information and Technology, Apache Airflow, Geostatistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Cloud Computing, Leaflet (Software), Google Cloud Platform, Environmental Monitoring, Model Training, Graphic and Visual Design, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Pollution Prevention, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Nutrition Education
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Prioritization, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Operations, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, Sales Presentation, Business Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Branding, Google Ads, Forecasting
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Malware Protection, Firewall, Patch Management, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months