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Business Fundamentals Courses

Business fundamentals courses can help you learn financial analysis, marketing strategies, operations management, and organizational behavior. You can build skills in effective communication, critical thinking, and strategic planning. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data analysis, CRM software for customer management, and project management platforms to streamline workflows, showing how these skills apply in real business environments.


Popular Business Fundamentals Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Supplier Performance & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Root Cause Analysis, Service Level Agreement, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Legal Risk, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Review, Supplier Quality Management, Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Control, Data Entry, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Contract Management, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Cost Reduction

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Supply Chain Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Logistics, Transportation Operations, Procurement, Inventory and Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing Operations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Content, Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Windows 11 (with Copilot): Files and Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, File Management, System Configuration, Patch Management, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Microsoft Copilot, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cloud Storage, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Foreign Currency Accounting & Hedging Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, International Finance, Financial Accounting, Derivatives, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    RFQs: Solicit and Track Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Bidding, Supplier Management, Cost Estimation, Standard Operating Procedure, Process Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Improve Your English Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing, English Language, Vocabulary, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Communication, Writing and Editing, Interpersonal Communications, LinkedIn, Instagram

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Closing Tactics for High-Value Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Sales, Marketing Psychology, Regional Sales, Sales Process, Consumer Behaviour, Upselling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Presentation, Customer Analysis, Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Virtual Teams, Customer Retention, Cross-Channel Marketing, Account Management, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Asking Great Sales Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Phone Sales, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Psychology, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Costs, Risk, Quality, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Budget Management, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Cost Reduction, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Monitoring Key Project Elements

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Risk Management, Cost Control, Quality Control, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Scheduling, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Cost Reduction, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Leadership Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business fundamentals courses

  • Supplier Performance & Risk Management: Coursera
  • Supply Chain Principles: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Microsoft Windows 11 (with Copilot): Files and Settings: Logical Operations
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
  • Mastering Foreign Currency Accounting & Hedging Techniques: EDUCBA
  • RFQs: Solicit and Track Pricing: Coursera
  • Improve Your English Communication Skills: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Advanced Closing Tactics for High-Value Deals: LearnQuest
  • Asking Great Sales Questions: Packt

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