Call for Applications: Goldman Sachs & Coursera 10,000 Women Programme 2026 | Free Business Skills Training for MSMEs
The Goldman Sachs / Coursera 10,000 Women Program 2026 is now accepting applications from women entrepreneurs worldwide.
This free online business education programme is designed to equip women-led MSMEs with the practical skills, tools, and knowledge needed to start, manage, and grow successful businesses.
Delivered through Coursera, the programme offers flexible, self-paced learning, allowing participants to study from anywhere while earning certificates and joining a global community of women entrepreneurs.
About the Programme
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative is a global programme created to foster economic growth by empowering women entrepreneurs through high-quality business education.
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Through its partnership with Coursera, participants gain free access to expert-led courses covering essential areas of entrepreneurship, business strategy, financial management, leadership, and business growth.
Whether you’re launching a new business or scaling an existing one, the programme provides practical learning that can be immediately applied to real-world business challenges.
Course Areas
Participants will study topics including:
- Business Growth
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Leadership
- Sales and Marketing
- Customers and Competition
- Operations Management
- Business Funding
- Negotiation
- Business Strategy
Participants can also explore elective courses in:
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Innovation Strategy
- Social Impact Strategy
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Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to:
- Women entrepreneurs worldwide.
- Owners of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
- Startup founders.
- Existing business owners seeking to grow their businesses.
- Aspiring entrepreneurs interested in building practical business skills.
Applicants may choose to complete a single course, several courses, or the entire 10-course curriculum.
Benefits
Participants will receive:
- Free access to all programme courses.
- Flexible, self-paced online learning.
- Business education from internationally recognized experts.
- Practical tools and strategies for growing a business.
- Certificates upon completion of each course.
- Access to elective courses in digital marketing, innovation, and social impact.
- Opportunity to join the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Global Alumni Community after completing all 10 core courses.
- Lifetime knowledge and practical skills applicable to any business.
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Programme Features
- 100% Online.
- Self-paced learning.
- Learn from anywhere in the world.
- No tuition fees.
- No application fee.
- Individual course certificates.
- Global networking opportunities through the alumni community.