Earn a Certificate of Completion and/or Digital Badge from Santa Clara University
At the My Own Business Institute (MOBI) at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business, we believe in fueling dreams and building confidence through accessible, actionable, and understandable entrepreneurship curriculum.
Enroll anytime and learn at your own pace! See our full list of free courses below.
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All students participating in MOBI's courses have the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion and/or Digital Badge from MOBI and Santa Clara University by meeting the course requirements.
Courses include quizzes and final exams to help you test your learning as you go. Checklists, templates, resources, and MOBI videos featuring industry experts are provided to enhance your learning experience. There are no prerequisites and no fees.
MOBI's 2025-2026 Catalog of Free Online Courses
Starting a Business » Build your business foundation and learn how to start your own business through 15 comprehensive sessions, including how to write a business plan step-by-step. This course is great for aspiring entrepreneurs. Several sessions are available in text as well as MOBI On Demand audio and video learning formats. Earn a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge.
Managing a Business » Learn how to meet the day-to-day challenges of running a small business, improve your leadership and management skills, and seize opportunities for greater success. This course includes 15 sessions great for business owners and those looking to learn more about business. Several sessions are available in text as well as MOBI On Demand audio and video learning formats. Earn a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge.
Growing a Business » Gain knowledge about different growth strategies for your business through 11 sessions including vertical integration, growth by duplication, public ownership, and more. This course is great for existing business owners and entrepreneurs planning for growth as well as exit strategies such as the sale of their business or family succession. Earn a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge.
Quick Start Entrepreneur » Our 10 most essential sessions to help you accelerate your path to entrepreneurship. This course is for aspiring business owners who would like to learn about starting a business and don’t need to write a business plan. All sessions are available in text as well as MOBI On Demand audio and video learning formats. Earn a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge.
Sales & Marketing Short Course » 7 Sessions to help participants learn about marketing plans, communication tools, website essentials, business storytelling, digital marketing, selling strategies, and ethics in business. All sessions are available in text as well as MOBI On Demand audio and video learning formats. This course provides the opportunity to earn a Digital Badge only, there is no Certificate of Completion for this course.
Small Business Essentials » 10 foundational sessions to help aspiring business owners get started. Includes The Business Plan session to help you learn how to write your business plan—what to include and best practices to follow. The Licenses and Permits session is not included in this course. Earn a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge by passing all quizzes. All sessions available in text as well as MOBI On Demand audio and video learning formats. There is no final for this course.
Audio and Video Learning Options
Additionally, some of MOBI's sessions (or topics) are available in video and audio learning experiences, our MOBI On Demand offering, for greater flexibility and accessibility. Look for the "play symbol" (▶️) to identify these sessions. The MOBI On Demand Small Business Essentials English course is entirely available in audio and video formats, with Spanish subtitles in the video mode. Our video sessions can also be found on MOBI's YouTube channel.
Why Enroll in a MOBI Course?
Learn more about the features and benefits of MOBI's free online courses, and see our map of MOBI students around the world on our Why Enroll in a MOBI Course? page.
What is Entrepreneurship?
Visit the MOBI Entrepreneur FAQ page for answers to the most frequently asked questions about entrepreneurship and starting a business.
We believe in fueling dreams and building confidence by providing engaging, actionable, and understandable curriculum to aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere.
