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 2026-2027 Catalog of Free Online Courses
New Course! Leadership and Professional Success » Develop the practical and transferable skills employers value most. This course includes 10 sessions to strengthen leadership, communication, project management, negotiation, decision making, adaptability, and resilience. 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.
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 strengthen your leadership and management skills, improve business operations and financial performance, and develop the resilience to navigate challenges and pursue new opportunities. This course includes 15 sessions for business owners and those looking to develop skills for managing a 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 » Explore practical strategies for scaling your business, developing and motivating employees, using data analytics to make informed decisions, and evaluating opportunities to increase the value of your business. You'll also learn about capital allocation, franchising, buying businesses, global expansion, and succession planning. Some sessions are available in text as well as MOBI On Demand audio and video learning formats. This course includes 13 sessions and the opportunity to 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 Badge Course » 8 Sessions designed to help participants build practical marketing, communication, sales, and data analytics skills that support both business success and professional growth. Several 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 » Learn how to choose the right business, create a business plan, explore different ways to operate, understand financing and cash flow, communicate with customers, market and sell your products or services, and explore ecommerce. Earn a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge by passing all quizzes. All sessions are 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
MOBI is committed to providing accessible, understandable, actionable entrepreneurship education that is also flexible and practical to fit your lifestyle. That's why 30 of our 43 sessions are available in audio and video formats in addition to our standard text-based learning. Look for the "play" icon (▶️) to identify these sessions.
Because the audio and video content mirrors the text-based sessions, you can learn wherever and however it works best for you, whether you're reading at your desk, listening during your commute, or watching between meetings.
With multiple ways to engage with the curriculum, MOBI makes it easier to turn learning into action. Our video sessions are also available 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.
