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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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    École Polytechnique

    Photovoltaic solar energy

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Project Finance, Semiconductors, Economics, Basic Electrical Systems, Materials science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, digital literacy, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Revenue Management, Innovation, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Business Modeling, E-Commerce, Influencing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Interactive Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Cleanliness, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Cloud Computing Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Technical Documentation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, Software Development, Platform As A Service (PaaS), GitHub

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Customer Support Data with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Customer Data Management, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Service, Data Security, Data Management, Invoicing, User Accounts, Editing

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    University of Glasgow

    Diversity and Inclusion in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Social Justice, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

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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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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Correlation Analysis, Dashboard, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Manipulation, Statistical Reporting, Query Languages, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Ad Hoc Reporting, System Monitoring, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Big Data, Business Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Spanish Language, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Photovoltaic solar energy: École Polytechnique
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World: The University of Notre Dame
  • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University
  • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Cloud Computing Foundations: Duke University
  • Create Customer Support Data with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
  • How to Identify Your Target Audience: Coursera

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