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      Kennesaw State University

      Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Business Process, Customer Relationship Management, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Marketing Channel, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Cost Management, Revenue Management, Resource Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      676 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HubSpot Academy

      إدارة المبيعات السلسة الخالية من الاحتكاك

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Process, Sales Development, Sales Strategy, Selling Techniques, Employee Coaching, Employee Onboarding, Training Programs, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Recruitment Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      New Tech Ventures

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Innovation, Team Building, Storytelling, Market Research, Team Management, Oral Expression, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Project Design, Team Leadership, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Planning, Customer Engagement, Business Ethics, Competitive Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Financial Forecasting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Presentations, Business, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Customer Acquisition Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Financial Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      755 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Search and Display Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Paid media, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Automation, Bidding, Automation, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Workflow Management, Business Planning, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Customer Relationship Management

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء صفحة لنكدين إحترافية

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Dashboard, Social Media, Relationship Building, Professionalism

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Ideation, Business Research, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Management, Analysis, Customer Insights

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      How to Create a Good Business

      Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Training, Business Research, Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Program Evaluation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    • Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
    • Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
    • إدارة المبيعات السلسة الخالية من الاحتكاك: HubSpot Academy
    • New Tech Ventures: Illinois Tech
    • Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Search and Display Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Business Operations Support in Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network
    • إنشاء صفحة لنكدين إحترافية: Coursera Project Network
    • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University

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