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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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    Coursera

    Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, SQL, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Practical Python for AI Coding 1

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Data Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Contract Management, Waste Minimization, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Project Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Managing Change when Moving to Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, People Management, Management Training And Development, Cloud Computing, Culture Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Digital Transformation, Technology Roadmaps

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Digital Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Governance, Market Dynamics, Court Systems, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Automation, Digital Transformation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Data Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Governance, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    UBITS

    Diseña una propuesta de valor efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Business Marketing, Strategic Communication, Product Knowledge, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, First Aid, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Stress Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Azure: Cloud Solutions Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Computing, Data Integration, Relational Databases, AI Personalization, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Power BI, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Visual Studio, Model Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Anomaly Detection, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Design, Display Devices, Physics, Chemistry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    148 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Israel State and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Language Learning, Technology Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Wrangling with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, NumPy, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase: Coursera
  • Practical Python for AI Coding 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals: Arizona State University
  • Managing Change when Moving to Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Diseña una propuesta de valor efectiva: UBITS
  • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos : Universidad de Palermo
  • Microsoft Azure: Cloud Solutions Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Israel State and Society : Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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