Free Online Start-up Courses & MOOCs

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.

Jun 22nd 2026

5-12 Weeks

Marketing Startup Entrepreneurship

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.

Jun 22nd 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.

Jun 22nd 2026

4 Weeks

Startup Entrepreneurship Small Business

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.

Jun 22nd 2026

4 Weeks

Innovation Startup Strategy

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Forming, Funding, & Launching a Startup Company (Coursera)

Business

Embark on the journey of becoming an entrepreneur by mastering the essential skills required for forming, funding, and launching a startup company. This course provides a detailed exploration into entrepreneurial finance, revenue models, sources of startup funding, business legal structures, and much more. Learn how to build a sustainable financial plan, create compelling investor presentations, and navigate the complex world of intellectual property.

Jun 22nd 2026

5-12 Weeks

Startup Entrepreneurship Start-up

Coursera

University of Maryland, College Park

New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Embark on a journey to understand the intricate world of financing startups with 'New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs'. This course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and those already in the game who want to master the art of securing funds for their ventures. From demystifying key finance concepts to exploring various funding options, this course serves as a valuable guide to help you navigate the complex landscape of startup financing.

Jun 15th 2026

4 Weeks

Startup Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship

Coursera

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Introducción a la Estrategia (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Este curso te introduce al mundo de las estrategias empresariales. Desde la comprensión básica hasta la aplicación práctica, aprenderás a planificar, ejecutar y adaptar tus estrategias para alcanzar los objetivos de tu organización. Conocerás modelos conductuales internacionales y cómo aplicarlos en tu negocio.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Business Startup Strategy

Coursera

IE Business School

Legal Tech & Startups (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Embark on a transformative journey into the future of law with 'Legal Tech & Startups'. This course, led by esteemed professor Marti Manent, explores how LegalTech is revolutionizing the legal industry. Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals, this program provides essential insights into navigating the technological disruption in law and equips you with the tools needed to successfully launch an online business.

Jun 15th 2026

4 Weeks

Business Startup Entrepreneurship

Coursera

Michigan State University

Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Embark on the journey of planning a successful startup or new venture with 'Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan'. This course, inspired by Steven Blank's insights, guides you through the essential steps of proposing, proofing, and practicing your business plan. By the end, you'll have a validated business model that includes assumptions about value proposition, target market, and revenue streams, along with realistic financial projections.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Planning Business Startup