Free Online Start-up Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

UNSW Sydney - University of New South Wales

How to Validate your Startup Idea (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Embark on a journey from concept to reality with 'How to Validate Your Startup Idea'. This course, available on Coursera, is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to transform their innovative ideas into successful startups. By following the principles of active experimentation and iterative design, you'll learn how to test your business idea in real-world market conditions.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Business Startup Entrepreneur

Coursera

Yonsei University

Applying Investment Decision Rules for Startups (Coursera)

Economics & Finance

Dive into the world of financial decision-making with 'Applying Investment Decision Rules for Startups'. This course builds on previous knowledge in financial statement analysis, guiding you through capital budgeting techniques essential for selecting the most lucrative projects. Master NPV and IRR methodologies to make strategic investment choices that drive your startup's growth.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Startup Investment Applied Investing

Coursera

Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil

Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Este curso introdutório oferece uma visão abrangente sobre a criação de startups. Com enfoque em estratégias eficazes como o Customer Development e o Lean Startup, você aprenderá os fundamentos para desenvolver negócios inovadores. Além disso, ouça experiências práticas compartilhadas por empreendedores bem-sucedidos da indústria brasileira.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Marketing Startup Entrepreneurship

FutureLearn

Grenoble Ecole de Management

Raising Funds for Your Startup (FutureLearn)

Management & Leadership Business

Discover how to finance your startup effectively by mastering the basics of fundraising. This FutureLearn course explores the importance of external investment in achieving business success and teaches you how to secure it. From understanding different financing rounds to learning negotiation techniques, this course is designed for entrepreneurs who want to raise capital efficiently.

Self Paced

4 Weeks

Startup Funds Fundraising

FutureLearn

Grenoble Ecole de Management

Lever des Fonds pour ma Startup (FutureLearn)

Management & Leadership Business

Découvrez tout ce qu'il vous faut savoir pour réussir une levée de fonds avec notre formation en ligne 'Lever des Fonds pour ma Startup'. Ce cours est conçu pour guider les entrepreneurs débutants à travers le processus complexe de levée de fonds, leur fournissant les outils et connaissances nécessaires pour convaincre les investisseurs.

Self Paced

4 Weeks

Startup Funds Fundraising

Coursera

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology - KAIST

Design Thinking and Global Startup (Coursera)

Business

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of startup creation with 'Design Thinking and Global Startup' on Coursera. This course introduces you to the Stanford Design Thinking process, a powerful tool for developing innovative products and services that resonate deeply with customers worldwide. By following the steps of Empathy, Define, Ideation, Prototype, and Test, you'll learn how to build startups that are not only viable but also impactful.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Business Startup Business Strategy

Coursera

University of Cape Town

Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets (Coursera)

Business

Discover the secrets to launching and scaling a fintech business in rapidly growing emerging markets. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of financial technology startups, addressing real-world needs and driving economic growth.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Startup Entrepreneurship Small Business

EdX

Tecnológico de Monterrey,TecdeMonterreyX

Entrepreneurial Mindset (edX)

Management & Leadership Business

Discover the power of an entrepreneurial mindset with this insightful course from edX. Explore innovative strategies for value creation, understand the rapid changes in business cycles, and learn how to succeed as a startup in our volatile world. Develop the skills needed to navigate ambiguity and lead your business to success.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Startup Entrepreneurship Start-up

Coursera

FIA Business School

Criatividade e Inovação Organizacional (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Aprenda a aplicar conceitos de criatividade e inovação na gestão organizacional com o Curso Criatividade e Inovação Organizacional. Este curso oferece uma compreensão profunda sobre os processos de inovação, ferramentas para desenvolvimento de novidades e estratégias para impulsionar a transformação digital nas empresas.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Innovation Startup Strategy