The Government of India, under its Start-Up India initiative (DPIIT), has launched 10 free online courses to support aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. As India’s startup ecosystem continues to grow, these courses aim to equip business owners with essential skills in finance, management, technology, and marketing.
These courses cover a diverse range of topics, helping entrepreneurs develop expertise in business operations, financial management, digital transformation, and consumer behavior. The key courses available are:
- Digital Transformation in Practice: Virtual Collaboration Tools – Learn how to leverage digital tools for seamless collaboration and communication in a business environment.
- Master Key Financial Analyst Skills – Develop the ability to evaluate economic and business data to make informed decisions.
- Understanding Design Thinking & People-Centered Design (IIT Kanpur) – Gain insights into innovative problem-solving approaches that prioritize user experience.
- Finding a Job During a Recession or Challenging Economic Times – Discover strategies to enhance job search skills and career resilience.
- Become a Data Analyst – Learn data analysis techniques to help businesses make informed strategic decisions.
- Managerial Accounting (IIT Bombay) – Get a strong foundation in financial, cost, and management accounting to handle business finances effectively.
- Developing Soft Skills and Personality (IIT Kanpur) – Enhance communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership qualities essential for business success.
- Advance as a Digital Marketing Specialist – Understand SEO, social media strategies, and digital advertising to promote products and services effectively.
- Consumer Behaviour (IIT Kharagpur) – Study customer psychology and decision-making to build effective marketing strategies.
- Managerial Economics (IIT Bombay) – Learn economic theories and their application to real-world business challenges.
These free courses provide entrepreneurs with an opportunity to gain knowledge from top institutes like IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Kharagpur. By offering these learning resources, the Indian government aims to support innovation, strengthen the startup ecosystem, and help businesses navigate challenges in a competitive market.
Entrepreneurs at any stage can enroll and enhance their skills to take their startups to new heights.
