5 Free Online Courses to Take Before Starting Your Own Online Business

1. A Business is Only as Good as its Website

First thing's first, every online business needs a great website. Our Diploma in E-Commerce Web Development will teach you how to build an e-commerce website from scratch using HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP and SQL, as well as how to develop advanced e-commerce functionalities and display products online.

2. Clever, Value-Adding Marketing

Once you've got your website up and running, you need to display your products, and for that, you'll need The Complete Online Marketing And Advertising Course. You'll learn about the seven most important areas of online marketing and advertising: funnel building, lead generation, LinkedIn advertising,  banner ads, Twitter Timeline ads, Facebook ads and search ads.

3. Get Social

Alongside your marketing campaign, you'll need to create a strong social media presence, and that's where Diploma in Social Media Strategy comes in. This course will transform you into an effective social media strategist. From creating a coherent social media policy to integrating your marketing strategies, you'll learn everything you need to sell your business to the world.

4. All About Making Sales 

Now that your brand is out there, it's time to start selling! A Diploma in Sales Management will teach you about the principles, practices, and tools involved in the selling process. The course covers the importance of effective communication, business ethics, sales techniques, presentation skills, and how to understand and connect with your customers.

5. Keeping Track of Everything

Once the orders start pouring in, you're going to need to keep track of your profits! A Diploma in QuickBooks Pro 2017 allows you to upskill in accountancy so that you'll be able to keep track of your business accounts. This is a great way to further empower yourself as you'll be able to take responsibility for the financial management of your business.