Best MOOCs of 2017

Y Combinator

Startup School

42 reviews

Join Y Combinator's free 10-week course to lower the barrier to startup entry, with access to founder-advisors for personalized feedback.

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

Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

32 reviews

Learn how to develop and act on innovative business opportunities in this 4-week course from the University of Maryland. Enhance your entrepreneurial mindset and build innovative business models.

• Coursera
• 8-9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know

21 reviews

Unlock the secrets of success with this 7-week course from the University of Michigan. Learn from scientific research about what sets successful people apart, and apply these insights to your life.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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New Models of Business in Society

18 reviews

Learn how businesses can create value for society, stakeholders, and shareholders. Explore new models of business in this 4-week course from the University of Virginia.

• Coursera
• 5-6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Create New Markets - Bridge the Gap Between Business Growth & Customer Need

Stanford University's webinar explores strategies for market innovation, bridging the gap between business growth and customer needs. Less than 1 hour long.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

7 Myths About Venture Capital - Tips for New and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Stanford University's webinar offers insights into venture capital, providing tips for new entrepreneurs from industry experts in less than an hour.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Finanza per tutti

14 reviews

La finanza è ormai parte integrante della vita quotidiana. L’apertura di un conto corrente, decidere come investire i propri risparmi, la necessità di chiedere un prestito o un finanziamento. Lo scopo del corso è quello di fornirti tutti gli strumenti n…

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 10 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Socially-Responsible Real Estate Development

Explore socially responsible real estate development, including the role of impact assessment and public consultation.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

9 reviews

Learn how to secure funding for your startup with this 4-week course from the University of Maryland. Explore financing options, valuations, investor pitches, and more.

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

Influence

315 ratings at Coursera

Learn to develop influence and achieve organizational goals with this 4-week course from the University of Pennsylvania. Gain skills in persuasion, power, and leveraging relationships.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Accounting for Decision Making

442 ratings at Coursera

Gain a nuanced understanding of accounting with the University of Michigan's 7-week course. Learn to interpret financial statements, understand business components, and apply concepts to transactions.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Financial Accounting Fundamentals

5 reviews

Learn financial accounting fundamentals in a 5-week course by the University of Virginia. Master preparing and analyzing financial statements to assess a company's financial health.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

8 reviews

Master Excel essentials in 6 weeks with Macquarie University's course. Learn to navigate the interface, perform calculations, format spreadsheets, and create data visualizations.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Strategy

6 reviews

Strategy is an all-embracing term that broadly refers to decision-making at both an Individual level – dealing with how we make personal choices in varied settings – and a Business & Management level –focusing on how individuals grouped in organizations…

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 12 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

1144 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create unique value through technological innovations with this 4-week course from the University of Illinois. Gain skills in strategic decision-making, analytic research, and team management.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)