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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Political Sciences, Higher Education, Community Development, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), File I/O, Programming Principles, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Editing, Records Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Benchmarking, Process Capability, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Team Performance Management, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Leadership, Team Management, Root Cause Analysis, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Grammar
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Peer Review, Training Programs, Professional Development, Goal Setting, AI literacy, Personal Development, Job Analysis, Quality Assessment, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Program Standards, Branding, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Computational Logic, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Professional Development, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Planning, New Business Development, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Job Evaluation, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Email Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Performance Metric, Sales Pipelines, Digital Marketing, Copywriting, Customer Support, Customer Engagement, Data Pipelines, Compliance Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Generative AI, Design and Product, Product Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Design Elements And Principles, Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Case Studies, Data Processing, Automation, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Content Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months