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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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    The State University of New York

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Essentials & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Identity and Access Management, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Technical Standard

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, Managed Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Community Health, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Management, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Constructive Feedback, Care Management, Active Listening, Medical Coding, Health Disparities, CPT Coding, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Organizational Change, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Regression Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Threat Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Anomaly Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Analysis

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Security Strategy

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Gestion de l’analyse des données

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Communication

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    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Growth Mindedness, Business

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    West Virginia University

    Wood Science: Beyond Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Construction, Structural Engineering

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering HCM: Oracle Fusion & Dayforce Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Dayforce (HCM Software), HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Human Resources, Compliance Management, Compliance Reporting, Payroll, Data Architecture, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Workforce Planning, Oracle Cloud Applications, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Enterprise Resource Planning, Workflow Management, Data Integration, Business Strategy, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Scaling with Google Cloud Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Operational Excellence, Cloud Infrastructure, Cost Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Operational Efficiency, Scalability, Corporate Sustainability, System Monitoring, Customer Support

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Sterile Procedure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Data Visualization Software, Telehealth, Agile Methodology, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, digital literacy, Interoperability, Clinical Data Management, Public Health, Tableau Software, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Analytics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Essentials & Foundations: The State University of New York
  • Value-Based Care: University of Houston
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning: Stanford University
  • IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools: IBM
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • Gestion de l’analyse des données: Johns Hopkins University
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
  • Mastering HCM: Oracle Fusion & Dayforce Essentials: Coursera
  • Scaling with Google Cloud Operations: Google Cloud

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