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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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    Emory University

    Introduction to Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Problem Solving, Analysis, Client Services, Business Analytics, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Change Management, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Development, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    Business and Consumer Activity and Confidence (US)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Market Trend, Market Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Financial Market, Supply And Demand, Investments, Financial Data, Forecasting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la producción audiovisual

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Video Production, Videography, Storyboarding, Editing, Storytelling, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a Lean Six Sigma

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Analysis, Waste Minimization, Quality Management, Return On Investment, Process Mapping, Project Management, Cost Benefit Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, Equities

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    Tufts University

    Building a Healthy Plate

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Education

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università Bocconi

    A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Big Data, Business Metrics, A/B Testing, Case Studies, Probability, Machine Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    International migrations: a global issue

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Demography, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Policies, Economics

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    560 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Social Impact, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Operational Analysis, Project Implementation, Case Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Elevate your Business Intelligence Career

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL, Data Analysis, Presentations, Natural Language Processing

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    Packt

    Developing an Experimenter's Mindset for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, User Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Adaptability, Open Mindset, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Continuous Improvement Process, Business, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Management Consulting: Emory University
  • Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Business and Consumer Activity and Confidence (US): Interactive Brokers
  • Introducción a la producción audiovisual: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introducción a Lean Six Sigma: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: University of Pennsylvania
  • Building a Healthy Plate: Tufts University
  • A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management: Università Bocconi
  • International migrations: a global issue: Sciences Po
  • Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal: University of Colorado System

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