Venture capital courses can help you learn investment strategies, deal structuring, financial modeling, and due diligence processes. You can build skills in evaluating startup potential, negotiating terms, and understanding market trends. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial analysis, PitchBook for market research, and various valuation models to assess investment opportunities. By engaging with case studies and real-world examples, you can apply these skills to analyze and support emerging businesses effectively.

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cognitive flexibility, Business Systems Analysis, Business Continuity, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Process Mapping, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Planning, Presentations, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Market Research
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Operating Expense, Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Data, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement, Working Capital, Trend Analysis, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Public Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Technology Strategies, Google Cloud Platform, Multi-Cloud, Capital Expenditure, Cloud Security, Operating Expense
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, Capital Markets, Supply And Demand, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Asset Management, Property Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Kaizen Methodology, Customer Relationship Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management Systems, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Brainstorming, Benchmarking, Quality Assurance and Control, Change Management, Organizational Change
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Product Development, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Health Care Administration, Sales Presentations, Business Valuation, Fundraising
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Digital Transformation, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Support, Business Transformation, Process Analysis, Business Systems, Technology Strategies, Process Improvement, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economic Development, Sustainable Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Environment, Construction, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Private Equity, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Capital Markets, Innovation, Loans, Sustainability Standards, Financial Market
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sustainable Development, Corporate Finance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Construction Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Cash Flows, Revenue Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months