• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Starting A Business

    Starting A Business Courses Online

    Learn the essentials of starting a business. Understand business planning, funding, marketing, and operations.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Starting A Business Course Catalog

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Introducción al marketing en redes sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Persona Development, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Facebook, Instagram, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      849 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, System Configuration, Verification And Validation, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prototyping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Fundraising and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Campaign Management, Tax Planning, Direct Marketing, Business Writing, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Administration, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      375 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Toronto

      Introduction to GIS Mapping

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Global Positioning Systems, Data Modeling, Data Capture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnKartS

      PMI-PMP® Certification Training Course

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Kanban Principles, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Performance Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      288 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      Northwestern University

      Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols, Computer Science, Functional Design, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Python Development

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Version Control, Matplotlib, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Scripting, GitHub, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Restful API, Docker (Software), Test Driven Development (TDD)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      265 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Psychology, Anthropology, Human Learning, Human Development, Machine Learning, Science and Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Developing Training Materials, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.5K reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Michigan State University

      Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Operations Management, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, New Business Development, Cash Management, Business Development, Commercial Laws, Digital Advertising, Financial Statements, Marketing, Business Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      137 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Branding

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Searches related to starting a business

    starting & managing a sustainable hotel or tourism business
    1…113114115…834

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

    • Introducción al marketing en redes sociales: Meta
    • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundraising and Development: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to GIS Mapping: University of Toronto
    • PMI-PMP® Certification Training Course: LearnKartS
    • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
    • Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
    • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
    • Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral: Coursera Project Network

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok