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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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Social Justice, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Advocacy, Education and Training

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Productivity, Personal Development, Time Management, Automation, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, AI Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Huddersfield

    Leadership in Practice & Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Team Motivation, Performance Appraisal, Employee Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Team Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Admin Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Data Management, Security Controls

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis Using Pyspark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Python Programming

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    Skillshare

    Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Setup & Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Facebook, Sales Pipelines, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Instagram, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Advertising Campaigns, E-Commerce, Advertising, Budget Management, Social Media Campaigns, Account Management, Apple iOS

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Artificial Intelligence in Government

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Scalability, Organizational Change, Technical Consulting, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Performance Measurement, Procurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Cryptography and Hashing Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Derivatives

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Financial Trading, Finance, Actuarial Science, Investments, Futures Exchange, Equities, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, User Accounts

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

  • Climate Solutions: The University of Edinburgh
  • Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity: Coursera
  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • Leadership in Practice & Team Management: University of Huddersfield
  • Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Salesforce Admin Certification Preparation: LearnKartS
  • Data Analysis Using Pyspark: Coursera
  • Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Setup & Fundamentals: Skillshare
  • Artificial Intelligence in Government: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Cryptography and Hashing Overview: University of California, Irvine

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