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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Insurance, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Financial Management, Investments, Loans, Intellectual Property

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Target Market, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Innovation, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Interviewing Skills

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Financing and Profiting from Innovation for Corporate Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Proposal Development, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Presentations, Innovation

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      University of Cape Town

      Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Video Production, Entrepreneurship, FinTech, Business Planning, Financial Regulation, Presentations, Proposal Development, Business Analysis, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Brainstorming, Market Opportunities, Customer Analysis, Market Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Business Model Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Value Propositions, Cost Control, Customer Analysis, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Marketing Channel, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Resource Management, Revenue Management

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      École Polytechnique

      How to finance your venture ?

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Balance Sheet, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Business Planning, Market Share, Business Development, Growth Strategies

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Commercialization, Registration

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Marketing

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in the family business

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Planning, Presentations, Business Strategies, Market Research, Trend Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Facebook Messenger for a Business

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Personalized Service, Target Audience, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Business Requirements, Automation, Drive Engagement, Customer Service, Brand Marketing

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Internal Auditing, Internal Communications, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, Auditing, New Business Development

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership in the Family Business

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organizational Structure, Business Continuity, Entrepreneurship, Conflict Management, Business Economics, Decision Making

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular how to start your own business courses

    • Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Financing and Profiting from Innovation for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future: University of Cape Town
    • Business Model Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • How to finance your venture ?: École Polytechnique
    • Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva : Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in the family business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Get Started with Facebook Messenger for a Business : Coursera Project Network

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