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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Simulations, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Editing, Storytelling, Videography, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Data Management, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Information Management, Project Coordination, Document Management, Team Performance Management, Communication Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Strategic Communication, Management Information Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Data Governance, Data Access, Service Level Agreement, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, Emergency Medicine, Safety Training, Neurology, School Psychology, Long Term Care, Emergency Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Solution Design, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Literacy, Oral Expression, digital literacy, Learning Styles, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Document Management, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Investigation, Databases, Intellectual Property
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks