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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Intellectual Property, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Income Statement, Engineering Management, Legal Risk, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Cash Flows, Business Development, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Financial Planning, Fundraising, Engineering
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Price Negotiation, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Cost Accounting, Product Strategy, Product Development, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Business Development, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Finance, Value Propositions, Presentations, Business Metrics, Customer Acquisition Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Target Market, Sustainable Business, Product Development, Innovation, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Innovation, Ideation, Resource Management, Business Transformation, Product Testing, Lean Methodologies, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Process Validation, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Target Market, User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Team Building, New Product Development, Leadership Development, Business Process Modeling, Performance Metric, Revenue Forecasting, Product Development, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Valuation, Fundraising, Innovation, Presentations, Financial Management, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Strategy, Investments, Market Analysis, Negotiation, Market Trend
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Innovation, Team Building, Storytelling, Market Research, Team Management, Oral Expression, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Project Design, Team Leadership, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Planning, Customer Engagement, Business Ethics, Competitive Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Commercialization, Branding, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Business, Commercial Laws, Labor Law, Business Management, Contract Management, Staff Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Ideation, Business Research, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Management, Analysis, Customer Insights
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months