For budding entrepreneurs, it’s important to take advantage of all the help you can get. One of the easiest ways to increase your knowledge of working in the business industry is by using your resources – and one of these resources is online classes designed just for people like you.
We found some of the best online programs for business owners. Each of these courses is put together with tried-and-true lessons taught by experienced business professionals.
Entrepreneurship Specialization
through Coursera
“Turn Your Idea into a Funded Business. Develop, launch, fund and grow your own business.”
Wharton’s Entrepreneurship Specialization is a course offered online through the University of Pennsylvania. This online class is a beginner level class designed to walk you through the steps of building up a business, from your first idea to launch to growth. The course involves a “hands-on project” that must be completed to earn your certificate.
The perfect course for motivated learners who want to learn at the guidance of successful startup owners!
The Essential Guide to Entrepreneurship by Guy Kawasaki
through Udemy
“Learn from an entrepreneur and investor how to launch a company with confidence and avoid common pitfalls.”
Guy Kawasaki is a well-known, experienced business specialist with years of knowledge behind him. This course, created by Guy himself, is intended for upcoming entrepreneurs looking to get their business off the ground. Kawaski keeps it real in this course, so if you’re looking for a candid instructor to tell you exactly how it is in the business world, this one’s for you.
Build a Stand-Out Business with Tara Gentile
through CreativeLive
“Don’t let your business get lost in the crowd.”
This online course comes with 25 lessons taught at the hands of Tara Gentile, an instructor dedicated to helping you take advantage of your business’ strengths. The idea is to teach you how to model your business into a “beacon for the right people” that “effortlessly connects with customers and clients who can benefit most from the product or service you have to offer.”
Build a Stand-Out Business touches on setting goals, marketing, sales, product development and more. By the end of it all, “you’ll have a complete blueprint for building your stand-out business.”
Become a Digital Marketer
through Udacity
“Launch your career with a 360-degree understanding of digital marketing.”
This program is specifically designed to give you the needed skillset to handle marketing your business in an increasingly digital world. This course comes with real-world projects created to help you learn through doing and experience. You will learn how to create content, use social media, conquer SEO, and more.
In their words, “You’ll cover the full range of digital marketing specialties and build a broad foundation that will make you an invaluable addition to any company seeking digital marketing expertise.”
How to Come Up with Killer Business Ideas
through Udemy
“Learn how to become a business idea machine with proven strategies and actionable insights.”
This one is for the entrepreneurs that know they want to start a business, but they just don’t have a good idea or they don’t know how to develop their idea. This course will guide you through the ways to create a valuable business idea that utilizes your skillsets and passions.
“Stop being intimidated by the process of coming up with business ideas. Learn it, master it, and conquer it.” This class promises to teach you the science behind excellent business ideas.
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