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.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Quality, Data Visualization, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Linux Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Data Ethics, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, LLM Application, Strategic Leadership, Risking, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Development, Deep Learning, Content Creation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meeting Facilitation, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, English Language, Setting Appointments
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Governance, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Architecture, Compliance Management, Data Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Data Security, Metadata Management, Information Management, Data Integrity, Data Sharing, Data Quality, Cloud Services, Data Access, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Hydraulics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Program Development, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Business Process, Customer Relationship Management, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Marketing Channel, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Cost Management, Revenue Management, Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months