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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

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    ESSEC Business School

    Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Startup Valuation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Michigan State University

    Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Solution Design, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Business Planning, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Video Production, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Ledgers (Accounting), Mobile Banking, Banking, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    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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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Mentalidad Emprendedora

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Product Management, Product Development, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    HEC Paris

    Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, B2B Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Self-Awareness, Global Marketing, Human Resources, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Recruitment, Team Building

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Business Development, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Presentations, Financial Modeling, Fundraising

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovation and entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Creativity, Storytelling, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Business Process

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action: University of California, Irvine
  • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
  • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • Startup Valuation Methods: Duke University
  • Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!: Michigan State University
  • Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth: Michigan State University
  • Launching Your Online Business: Strategies for Success: Starweaver
  • Mentalidad Emprendedora: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit: HEC Paris

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