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Startup Courses

Startup courses can help you learn business planning, market analysis, financial modeling, and customer validation techniques. You can build skills in pitching ideas, managing resources, and developing go-to-market strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Lean Canvas for business modeling, Trello for project management, and Google Analytics for tracking user engagement, showing how these skills can be applied in real-world startup environments.


Popular Startup Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Business Strategies, Digital Advertising, Growth Strategies, Social Media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Market Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Management: Leading Teams to Success

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Rapport Building, Employee Onboarding, Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Performance Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Safety Culture, Productivity, Coaching, Workplace inclusivity, Empathy, Goal Setting, Planning, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Product Development, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Product Strategy, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Requirements Management, Innovation, Leadership, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Insights

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Putting it All Together: Problem-Solve Like an Entrepreneur

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Solution Design, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Market Research, User Feedback, Business Modeling, Presentations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Sprint Planning, Product Management, User Story, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Requirements, Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Release Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Identify Your Target Audience

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Business Development, Business Ethics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Financial Analysis for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Planning, Cash Flows, Business Valuation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Brainstorming, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Ideation, Business Research, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Analysis, Customer Insights

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Video Production, Entrepreneurship, FinTech, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Presentations, Financial Regulations, Value Propositions, Innovation, Brainstorming, Market Opportunities, Customer Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Programmatic Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Paid media, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Media Planning, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Content Strategy, Business Ethics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Venture Capital: Analyze, Build & Evaluate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular startup courses

  • Introduction to Digital Marketing: IBM
  • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Fundamentals of Management: Leading Teams to Success: Coursera
  • Product Management Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Putting it All Together: Problem-Solve Like an Entrepreneur: Arizona State University
  • Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation: SkillUp
  • How to Identify Your Target Audience: Coursera
  • Financial Analysis for Startups: Yonsei University
  • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University
  • Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future: University of Cape Town

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