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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Startup Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Business Planning, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Visionary, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Market Research, Business Strategies, New Product Development, Risk Management, Plan Execution

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Commercialization, Product Planning, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Closing (Sales), Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Ideation, Customer Insights, Product Development, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Finance

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    Alex Genadinik

    Business Strategy And Business Model Innovation - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Business Process, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, E-Commerce, Business Systems, Value Propositions, Customer Relationship Management

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    Packt

    Introduction to QuickBooks Online & Setting Up Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Workflow Management, Accounting Records, Accounting Software, Small Business Accounting, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Inventory Accounting, Process Optimization, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Balance Sheet, Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Expense Management, Vendor Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Chris Croft Training

    Entrepreneurship: MBA-level tips for business leaders

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Strategic Marketing, People Development, Operational Efficiency, Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship, Talent Management, Sales Strategy, Growth Strategies, Sales Management, Cash Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Leadership Development, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Chris Croft Training

    Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Ideation, Risk Mitigation, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Business Risk Management, Small Business Accounting, Marketing, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategies, Brainstorming, Self-Starter, Self-Motivation

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Product Management and Lean Startup Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Target Market, Agile Product Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Product Improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, User Experience, Business Metrics, Lean Methodologies, Persona Development, Product Management, Agile Methodology, New Product Development, Performance Measurement, Web Analytics, Product Marketing, User Feedback, Business Operations

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    Chris Croft Training

    Launch and Grow Your Business - Entrepreneurial Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Reduction, Cost Control, Entrepreneurship, Operating Cost, Business, Business Leadership, Business Operations, Leadership Development, Price Negotiation, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Gross Profit, Entrepreneurial Finance, Cost Management, Business Communication

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    Università Bocconi

    Startup Calling: from idea to impact

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentation, Fundraising, Growth Strategies, Product Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Commercialization, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Market Research, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, User Research

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    Michigan State University

    How to Start Your Own Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Modeling, Product Development, Balance Sheet, Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Verification And Validation, Creative Thinking, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Process Management, Business Management, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Business Strategy, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Marketing

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    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, Ideation, Gap Analysis, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Engineering Management, Technology Solutions, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Business, Engineering

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular how+to+start+a+startup courses

  • Startup Entrepreneurship: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Business Strategy And Business Model Innovation - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Introduction to QuickBooks Online & Setting Up Your Business: Packt
  • Entrepreneurship: MBA-level tips for business leaders: Chris Croft Training
  • Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business: Chris Croft Training
  • Product Management and Lean Startup Principles: John Wiley & Sons
  • Launch and Grow Your Business - Entrepreneurial Leadership: Chris Croft Training
  • Startup Calling: from idea to impact: Università Bocconi
  • How to Start Your Own Business: Michigan State University

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