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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Windows, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Linux Administration, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Digital Marketing Institute
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Data Ethics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Business Analytics, Marketing Planning, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Development and Management, Facebook, Content Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

INSEAD
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Transformation, Governance, Cryptography, Financial Inclusion, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Financial Systems, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Business Management, New Business Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Engineering, Agile Software Development, Software Design, Software Development, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Eclipse (Software)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Email Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Dashboard, Customer Data Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Sales Pipelines
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Psychology, Personal Development, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Curiosity, Mindfulness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months