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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.5 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Dependency Analysis
★ 4.7 (384) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Management Training And Development, Job Analysis, People Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Recruitment, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Recruitment, Team Performance Management, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Performance Measurement, Decision Making, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Solution Design, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, User Research, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Business Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Value Propositions, Customer Insights, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Fraud detection, Project Design, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Scalability, Content Strategy, Quality Assessment, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Siemens
Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Robotics, Machine Controls, Safety Assurance, Mechanical Design, Automation, Control Systems, Program Development, Manufacturing and Production, Performance Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Programming Principles, Human Factors, Risk Management Framework, Systems Of Measurement
★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Software Design Documents, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Virtual Environment, Conceptual Design, Experience Design, Layout Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Aesthetics
★ 4.3 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Customer Retention, Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Product Strategy, Upselling, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, Revenue Management, Coaching, Business Marketing, E-Commerce, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management, Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Inventory Accounting, Inventory and Warehousing, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, Data Entry, Document Management, Variance Analysis, Purchasing, Procurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Events and Conferences, Event Management, Budget Management, Promotional Strategies, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Branding, Risk Analysis, Event Planning, Risk Management, Strategic Marketing, Cost Management, Risk Management Framework, Budgeting, Brand Marketing, Revenue Management, Marketing Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Executive Presence, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Composure, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles
★ 4.4 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface
★ 4.6 (170) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks