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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

    How to finance your venture ?

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Mi nueva empresa: los siguientes pasos

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, New Product Development, Leadership Development, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Performance Analysis, Innovation, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Growth Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    Mastering the Art of Scaling and Convincing Investors

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Valuation, Market Analysis, Presentations, Fundraising, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, New Business Development, Financial Management, Negotiation, Investments, Financial Analysis, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Corporate Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Program Evaluation, Culture Transformation, New Business Development, Case Studies, Growth Strategies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Getting Started with IT-based Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Business Strategies, Information Technology, Legal Risk, Scalability, Innovation, Team Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in the family business

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

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Financial Statement Analysis, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Project Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Product Development, Video Production, Presentations, Risk Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Emprendimiento Corporativo

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Organizational Development, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Business Management, Strategic Leadership, Program Evaluation

    4.4
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How to finance your venture ?: École Polytechnique
  • Mi nueva empresa: los siguientes pasos : Universidad de los Andes
  • Financing and Profiting from Innovation for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Mastering the Art of Scaling and Convincing Investors: IESE Business School
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Leadership in the Family Business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Getting Started with IT-based Entrepreneurship: University of Minnesota
  • Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in the family business: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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