LibGuides: Start a Business: Classes

Online Classes

Lynda.com

Lynda.com classes are available with a Free Library of Philadelphia card. This card is available to anyone who lives in the state of Pennsylvania. Use the following step by step guides in order to access these resources for free.

How to get a library card from the Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library of Philadelphia has additional resources beyond what the Erie library offers.

Lynda.com Free Library of Philadelphia educational resource.

The 45-min Business Plan (40m)
20 Questions to Help You Start a Business (30min)
Understanding Intellectual Property (1hr)
Financing Your Business (1hr)
Marketing Tools: Digital Marketing (1hr 45min)
And More!

General Online Classes

The following online classes are available to anyone regardless of location or library affiliation.

The Startup Roadmap: Your Guide to Successfully Starting a Business
This online course by score, takes you though the steps in starting a business. From your business idea through launching your business.
SBA Learning Center
Free online video classes created by the Small Business Administration. Learn how to plan, launch, manage, market and grow a business.
My Own Business Institute Courses
Free online courses created by Santa Clara University. Three course available: Starting a Business, Business Expansion, Quick Start Entrepreneur