Venture capital courses can help you learn investment strategies, deal structuring, financial modeling, and due diligence processes. You can build skills in evaluating startup potential, negotiating terms, and understanding market trends. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial analysis, PitchBook for market research, and various valuation models to assess investment opportunities. By engaging with case studies and real-world examples, you can apply these skills to analyze and support emerging businesses effectively.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Performance Analysis, Capital Markets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sustainable Development, Corporate Finance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Capital Budgeting, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Social Impact, Business Valuation, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Finance, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance, Risk Analysis, Working Capital, Investments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Presentations, Organizational Structure, Graphical Tools, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Expense Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Care, Medicare, Pharmaceuticals, Revenue Management, Medicaid, Insurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Construction Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Cash Flows, Revenue Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cognitive flexibility, Sustainability Standards, Business Systems Analysis, Business Continuity, Value Propositions, Process Mapping, Design Thinking, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Zoho Corporation
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Pipelines, Sales Prospecting, B2B Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Environmental Issue, Conflict Management, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Economics, Economic Development, Trend Analysis, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Asset Management, Property Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Customer Data Management, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Service, Data Security, Data Management, Invoicing, User Accounts, Editing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Private Equity, Capital Markets, Economic Development, Innovation, Loans, Sustainability Standards, Financial Market, Investments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks