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      Michigan State University

      Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Team Management, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Recruitment Strategies

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

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      University of New Mexico

      Entrepreneurial Strategic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Business Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Design Thinking, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Brainstorming, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Business Process, Business Priorities, Business Research, Customer experience improvement, Prioritization, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Launching Your Online Business: Strategies for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Customer Support, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Operations Management, Market Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Innovation, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      العمل الجماعي والإبداع

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Collaboration, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      How to Validate your Startup Idea

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Income Statement, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Development, Market Opportunities, Investment Management, Lean Methodologies, Strategic Partnership, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Presentations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Entrepreneurial Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Strategy, New Product Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Customer Insights

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

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      University of Colorado System

      Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      التأثير على الأشخاص

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Business Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Commercialization, Branding, Competitive Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth: Michigan State University
    • Entrepreneurial Strategic Management: University of New Mexico
    • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Launching Your Online Business: Strategies for Success: Starweaver
    • Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action: University of California, Irvine
    • Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
    • العمل الجماعي والإبداع: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • How to Validate your Startup Idea: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System

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