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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Online Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Journey Mapping, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Big Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, AI Integrations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Elements And Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Computer-Aided Design, Design, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Organizational Change, Smart Goals, Performance Review, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Process Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Rapport Building, Time Management, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, SAS (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Statistical Inference
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Cyber Risk, Mitigation, Persuasive Communication, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Cybersecurity, Influencing, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Heat Maps
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Process Modeling, Data Visualization, Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Process Analysis, Organizational Structure, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Skills you'll gain: Workers Compensation, Insurance Policies, Insurance, Product Knowledge, Cyber Risk, Product Lining, Cyber Attacks, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, SAS (Software), Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Analysis, Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months