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    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Growth Mindedness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

    4.9
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    Yonsei University

    Valuation for Startups Using Multiple Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Case Studies, Revenue Forecasting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Intellectual Property, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Income Statement, Engineering Management, Legal Risk, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Cash Flows, Business Development, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Financial Planning, Fundraising, Engineering

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Operations, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Ideation, Research, Financial Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    403 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Legal Tech & Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law Practice Management Software, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Market Trend, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Emerging Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Financial Modeling, New Product Development, Business Development, Video Production, Project Planning, Presentations, Innovation, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    337 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Business, Commercial Laws, Labor Law, Business Management, Contract Management, Staff Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Scale Up Specialization Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Growth Strategies, Process Development, Sales, Business Development, Research Reports, Product Management, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations Management, Business Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Social Sciences, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Financial Inclusion, Ideation, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Team Management, Case Studies, Innovation, Revenue Management, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    University of Minnesota

    Business Model & Product Pitch

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Price Negotiation, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Cost Accounting, Product Strategy, Product Development, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Value Propositions, Presentations, Business Metrics, Customer Acquisition Management, Fundraising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Business Strategy, Product Development, Verification And Validation, Product Management, Case Studies, Innovation, FinTech, Leadership

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    Yonsei University

    Applying Investment Decision Rules for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Project Finance, Project Estimation, Decision Making, Depreciation, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Valuation for Startups Using Multiple Approach: Yonsei University
  • Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
  • Legal Tech & Startups : IE Business School
  • Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Scale Up Specialization Capstone : IE Business School
  • Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Copenhagen Business School
  • Business Model & Product Pitch: University of Minnesota

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