Getting a business education doesn't have to be expensive. There are an increasing number of colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations offering free business courses online. Find out where you can sign up and what you can get from these cost-effective sources.
1. MIT OpenCourseWare - Sloan School of Management (mit.edu)
Undergraduate Business Courses
Graduate Business Courses
MIT OpenCourseWare is not an MIT education, but it might be the next best thing. This free online publication offers downloadable undergraduate and graduate business courses from the MIT Sloan School of Management. The downloadable curriculum includes lecture notes, videos, demonstrations, labs and more. Registration is free and there are more than 50 courses available.
2. The U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
Courses on Starting a Business
Courses on Business Planning
Courses on Business Management
Courses on Finance and Accounting
The Small Business Administration has one of the best selections of business courses on the web. Topics include everything from starting a business and business management to government contracting and international trade. Most courses take only 30 minutes to complete.
3. The Free Nonprofit Micro-eMBA Program (managementhelp.org)
Complete Nonprofit Management Learning Coursework
Free Management Library's Free Nonprofit Micro-eMBA(SM) Program is the perfect resource for students who want to learn more about nonprofit management. Completion of the course does not result in an actual MBA degree, but enrollment is absolutely free. The amount of time it takes to complete the program depends on how fast you learn, but you can expect to spend at least 200 hours on coursework.
4. 'Business Week' Free Online Courses (bwcourses.com)
Registered Business Week users will soon be able to take advantage of free instructor-led online courses through the Business Week website. Course offerings include but are not limited to:
High-Impact, Low-Cost Marketing
Taking Your Small Business Online
The Art of Business Networking
All courses have four to eight lessons and last an average of two weeks.
5. My Own Business - (myownbusiness.com)
Overview of All 14 Sessions on Starting a Small Business
Nonprofit organization My Own Business, Inc. offers a free online business course that would be beneficial to new managers and anyone interested in starting their own business. The comprehensive course is split into 14 sessions and covers topics like business plans, insurance, accounting, marketing, e-commerce and international trade. For less than $100, students can also acquire a certificate of completion and an accompanying textbook.
6. Business Entrepreneur Courses (trumpuniversity.com)
Overview of All Business Entrepreneurship Courses
Trump University offers a number of free online business courses geared towards the entrepreneur. Courses include How to Start a Business on a Shoestring Budget, Write a Business Plan, and Find Start Up Funding. Most can be completed in an afternoon. Enrollment is free, but you will need to enter your name, address and email info before getting started.
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