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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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    Coursera

    Copilot for Beginners: Create a Sales Pitch Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Process, Prompt Engineering, Solution Selling, Sales, Value Propositions, Product Knowledge, Storytelling, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Business Modeling, Generative AI

    4.8
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Berklee

    Building Your Career as a Professional Singer

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Team Leadership, Performing Arts, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Development, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Injury Prevention

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Linux, Cloud Management, Linux Servers, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, MongoDB

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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Una aproximación a la química del carbono

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Oil and Gas, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    494 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Lier des comptes Facebook Ads à Facebook Business Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Product Promotion, Inventory Management System, Social Media Management, User Accounts, Account Management, Social Media, Online Advertising, Promotional Strategies, User Provisioning, Advertising, Marketing, Business Strategy

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Choosing an Objective for a Facebook Ad Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Lead Generation, Campaign Planning, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Advertising, Driving engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: A Game Changer for Program Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Generative AI, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, AI Integrations, Governance, Benefits Administration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Build a Mobile App with Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Mobile Development, Database Application, Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Frontend Performance, User Interface (UI), Secure Coding, Javascript, Data Access, Data Management, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    How To Get A Book Deal From A Publisher To Be Sold In Stores

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Fundraising, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Case Studies, Branding, Editing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Lemann

    Gestão para a Aprendizagem: Módulo Gestão Estratégica

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Action Oriented, Strategic Leadership, Procedure Development, Administration, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Quality Assessment, Management Training And Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Education and Training, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Performance Metric, Program Standards, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Needs Assessment, Community Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Database Design: A Modern Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Databases, Data Modeling, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Conceptual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    New Map for Product Managers: Rulesets for Global Business

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Relations, International Finance, Diplomacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Market Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Economics, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Political Sciences, Supply Chain Management, Market Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, World History, Supply Chain Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Copilot for Beginners: Create a Sales Pitch Presentation : Coursera
  • Building Your Career as a Professional Singer: Berklee
  • Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines: Microsoft
  • Una aproximación a la química del carbono: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Lier des comptes Facebook Ads à Facebook Business Manager: Coursera
  • Choosing an Objective for a Facebook Ad Campaign: Coursera
  • Generative AI: A Game Changer for Program Managers: SkillUp
  • Build a Mobile App with Firebase: Scrimba
  • How To Get A Book Deal From A Publisher To Be Sold In Stores: Alex Genadinik
  • Gestão para a Aprendizagem: Módulo Gestão Estratégica: Fundação Lemann

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