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Startup Courses

Startup courses can help you learn business planning, market analysis, financial modeling, and customer validation techniques. You can build skills in pitching ideas, managing resources, and developing go-to-market strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Lean Canvas for business modeling, Trello for project management, and Google Analytics for tracking user engagement, showing how these skills can be applied in real-world startup environments.


Popular Startup Courses and Certifications


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    HEC Paris

    Trust Based Leadership University Certificate

    University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Individual Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Market Research and Analysis for Tech Industries

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Market Analysis, Marketing Planning, Behavioral Economics, Target Market, Customer Insights, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Business-To-Consumer, B2B Sales, Digital Marketing

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Emory University

    Marketing Channel Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Marketing Strategies, E-Commerce, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management, Market Dynamics, Brand Management, Strategic Partnership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Maestría en Dirección de Empresas (MBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Storytelling, Selling Techniques, Financial Statements, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Portfolio Management, Business Planning, Digital Transformation, Equities, Corporate Sustainability, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Dynamics, IT Management, Team Leadership, Marketing Planning, Teamwork, Agile Product Development

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    HEC Paris

    Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship University Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media, Strategic Sourcing, Innovation, Decision Making, Content Marketing, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Business Planning, Operational Efficiency, Sustainable Development, Competitive Analysis

    University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Administración de Empresas Certificado MasterTrack®

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Marketing, IT Management, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Business Process Management, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, People Development, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Brand Management

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Active Listening, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Creativity, Intellectual Property, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Talent Management, Self-Awareness, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Emotional Intelligence

    University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Cape Town

    Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising, Intellectual Property

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Getting Started with Technology Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Gap Analysis, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Business, Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Innovation, Technical Management, Market Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Target Audience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    551 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular startup courses

  • Trust Based Leadership University Certificate: HEC Paris
  • Value and Individual Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • Market Research and Analysis for Tech Industries: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Marketing Channel Governance: Emory University
  • Maestría en Dirección de Empresas (MBA): Universidad de Palermo
  • Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship University Certificate: HEC Paris
  • Administración de Empresas Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de Palermo
  • Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate: HEC Paris
  • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • Getting Started with Technology Startups: University of Colorado Boulder

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