Startup Courses and Certifications

Y Combinator

Startup School

42 reviews

Learn how to start a startup with YC’s free 8-week online course.

• Independent
• 10 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How to Build a Startup

24 reviews

Learn what it takes to build a successful startup using the Customer Development process, where entrepreneurs "get out of the building" to gather and iterate on feedback.

• Udacity
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

9 reviews

Demystify startup funding concepts, explore financing options, and learn to secure investments. Develop skills in valuation, negotiation, and crafting winning investor pitches for your entrepreneurial venture.

• Coursera
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stanford;  Y Combinator

How to Start a Startup

16 reviews

Comprehensive startup guide covering ideation, growth, strategy, fundraising, culture, and operations. Learn from industry leaders to build successful companies.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Get Your Startup Started

Acquire the know-how necessary to see your business grow towards its next milestone.

• Udacity
• 3 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Startup Valuation Methods

703 ratings at Coursera

Learn startup valuation methods, including discounted cashflow analysis, and explore different investor perspectives. Gain practical skills for evaluating investment opportunities and understanding various financing options for new ventures.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Startup Success: How to Launch a Technology Company in 6 Steps

Serial Entrepreneurs Michael Stonebraker and Andy Palmer share their years of start-up experience in six (not so) easy steps.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Financing for Startup Businesses

206 ratings at Coursera

Explore startup financing strategies, cap table management, and innovative funding methods like crowdfunding. Learn about fintech disruptions in credit scoring and new experimental financing forms.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Validate your Startup Idea

147 ratings at Coursera

Learn to validate startup ideas through experimentation, customer feedback, and market testing. Develop a value proposition, reach customers, assess profitability, explore funding options, and create a compelling pitch.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

London Business School;  University of London

How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC

466 ratings at Coursera

Learn five customer-funded models to start and grow your business without venture capital. Gain practical tools and insights from real-world examples of successful entrepreneurs who bootstrapped their startups.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creating a Technology Startup Company

Explore entrepreneurial ecosystems, market dynamics, and operational structures to develop a comprehensive strategy for launching and managing a successful technology startup.

• Coursera
• 1 day 11 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company

Comprehensive guide to launching a tech startup: from financial planning and funding to legal structures, IP strategy, ethics, and growth tactics. Equips entrepreneurs with essential knowledge and tools.

• Coursera
• 1 day 15 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Getting Started with Technology Startups

17 ratings at Coursera

Explore technology entrepreneurship, from idea recognition to business strategy. Learn key concepts like market gap analysis, competitive advantage, and customer value proposition for launching successful startups.

• Coursera
• 1 day 16 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Scale Up Your Startup

Learn strategies to exponentially grow your startup, from developing a scaleup mindset to optimizing products, processes, and team culture. Gain insights from industry experts and apply practical techniques to your business.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Why Scale a Startup?

11 ratings at Coursera

Learn strategies for scaling startups, including when to scale, how to transition from startup to scaleup, and how to manage risks. Gain insights from successful companies and develop a toolbox of solutions for efficient scaling.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)