Take your business knowledge and entrepreneurial capabilities to the next level with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women programme, a completely free business skills training initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs and business leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to grow their ventures.
About the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women is a global initiative that provides free business education and training to women around the world through online learning partners like Coursera. The programme offers business-focused courses that help entrepreneurs develop key skills in areas such as management, finance, marketing, leadership, and strategy — all designed to support business growth, sustainability, and resilience.
The training is accessible fully online, so you can learn at your own pace from anywhere.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for:
✔ Women entrepreneurs, business owners, or founders
✔ Aspiring business leaders looking to strengthen core business skills
✔ MSME operators seeking structured learning in finance, marketing, and strategy
✔ Anyone interested in building or scaling a business
✔ Learners of all experience levels (no degree required)
There are no application fees and no entry exams, just create an account on Coursera and enroll in the courses.
What You Will Learn
The 10,000 Women collection on Coursera includes a suite of courses covering essential business topics such as:
Entrepreneurship fundamentals
Business strategy & leadership
Financial accounting & budgeting
Marketing & customer engagement
Operations & team management
Innovation and digital transformation
These courses are curated to support women in gaining practical skills that can be applied immediately to real business challenges.
Benefits of Participation
✔ 100% free access to business training resources
✔ Learn at your own pace (self-paced online learning)
✔ Earn professional certificates upon course completion
✔ Develop skills to grow and manage your business more effectively
✔ Network and learn alongside a global community of women leaders
✔ Boost your business credibility with recognised certificates
How to Apply / Get Started
Visit the 10,000 Women programme page on Coursera:
👉 https://www.coursera.org/collections/goldman-sachs-10000-women
Browse the available courses and select the ones most relevant to your needs.
Click Enroll to begin, no payment is required.
Create or sign in with your Coursera account (email or Google/LinkedIn).
Start learning and work toward certification as you complete each course.
🚀 Training is flexible and self-paced, so you can balance studies with your work and other commitments.
Small and growing businesses, especially those led by women, often lack access to formal business training and capacity development. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women programme helps bridge that gap by offering practical, globally relevant courses that build confidence, strategic insight, and operational effectiveness, all at no cost.
This training is an excellent opportunity to develop:
Business planning skills
Financial management confidence
Marketing and digital engagement knowledge
Leadership and decision-making capabilities
which are essential for sustainable business growth.