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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Investments, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics

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      31K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Full Stack Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Istio, HTML and CSS, Node.JS, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Server Side, Application Deployment, React Redux, Kubernetes, Cloud Services, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Git (Version Control System), Flask (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Computing, Jupyter, Interviewing Skills

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Technology Strategies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Business Ethics, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Compliance Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Organizational Effectiveness, Machine Learning Methods, Decision Making, Corporate Strategy

      4.6
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      9.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Scientific Methods, Writing, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Editing, Style Guides, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Kubernetes, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), Flask (Web Framework), DevOps, Jupyter, Grafana

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Learning How To Learn for Youth

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Productivity, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Time Management, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Persistence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Cold Calling, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Presentation, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Read a Novel

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing, Liberal Arts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, Depreciation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Open Mindset, Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Concision, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Adaptability, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Detail Oriented

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

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

    • Financial Markets: Yale University
    • IBM Full Stack Software Developer: IBM
    • Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path: Google Cloud
    • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
    • IBM DevOps and Software Engineering: IBM
    • Learning How To Learn for Youth: Arizona State University
    • How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques: Coursera Instructor Network
    • How to Read a Novel: The University of Edinburgh
    • Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania

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