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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

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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

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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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      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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Ideation, Target Market, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Development, Needs Assessment, Customer Insights, Planning, Technology Strategies

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      From Idea to Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Business Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Interviewing Skills

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Yonsei University

      Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Microsoft Excel, Financial Management, Investment Management, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Forecasting

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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

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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

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

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      IE Business School

      Scale Up Your Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Culture Transformation, Governance, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Strategy, Employee Onboarding, Go To Market Strategy, Risk Management, Sales Management, Compliance Management, Product Management, Case Studies, Sales Strategy, New Business Development, Product Development, Leadership

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      Starweaver

      How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Case Studies, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Cost Reduction, Generative AI Agents, Innovation, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Target Audience

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Startup Valuation Methods: Duke University
    • Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!: Michigan State University
    • Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit: HEC Paris
    • Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth: Michigan State University
    • Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity: University of Pennsylvania
    • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups: Yonsei University
    • Launching Your Online Business: Strategies for Success: Starweaver
    • Entrepreneurship: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Scale Up Your Startup: IE Business School

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