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Business Management Courses

Business management courses can help you learn strategic planning, financial analysis, team leadership, and operations management. You can build skills in project management, effective communication, and performance evaluation. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, Gantt charts, and CRM software, that support organizing tasks, tracking progress, and managing customer relationships.


Popular Business Management Courses and Certifications


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    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Management, Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Leadership, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Financial Statements, Innovation, Product Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Negotiation

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Selling Techniques, Business, Sales, Balance Sheet, Sales Process, Business Management, Marketing, Logistics, Economics, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Banking, Storytelling

    4.7
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    University of London

    Business and Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Ethics, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Culture, Business Management, Sustainable Business

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Managing the Company of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Innovation, Coordination, People Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting

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    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentals of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Networking, Business Management, Professional Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Business Administration, Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Value and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Governance, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Project Closure, Accrual Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Change Management, Project Implementation, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Project Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Innovation

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Cost Control, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Planning, Business Management, Performance Metric, Forecasting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Fundamentals of International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Management, Business, Political Sciences, Business Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Strategy, Economics, Economic Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Management Skills for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Change Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Team Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Business Management, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally: IIT Bombay
  • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Business Management : Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Business and Marketing Strategies: University of London
  • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London
  • Fundamentals of Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Business Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk: Politecnico di Milano

Frequently Asked Questions about Business Management

Browse the business management courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally: IIT Bombay
  • Fundamentals of Business Management: Board Infinity
  • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Business Management Essentials: Illinois Tech
  • Relationship Management and Business Development: Starweaver
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Business Strategy: University of Virginia‎

Coursera's business management courses equip learners with key managerial skills:

  • Fundamentals of strategic management and business planning
  • Techniques for effective leadership and team management
  • Financial literacy for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Operations management for improving organizational efficiency
  • Principles of marketing management and consumer engagement
  • Project management skills to oversee projects from initiation to completion‎

Business management courses are designed for learners at various levels:

  • Beginners can start with basic courses that introduce fundamental business concepts and practices.
  • Those with some experience can deepen their understanding of specific management areas such as human resources or operations.
  • Seasoned professionals can enhance their strategic thinking and leadership capabilities. ‎

Upon completion of business management courses, learners can earn various credentials:

  • Professional certificates that showcase your managerial skills and business acumen
  • Specializations that focus on in-depth studies of specific aspects of business management
  • Certificates that can help enhance your career prospects ‎

Mastering business management opens up diverse career paths across industries:

  • Operations Manager, overseeing daily operations and improving processes
  • Business Analyst, using data to inform strategic decisions
  • Human Resources Manager, leading recruitment, training, and employee relations
  • Marketing Manager, developing and implementing marketing strategies
  • Executive roles such as CEO or General Manager, directing business strategies and operations‎

Yes. You can start learning business management on Coursera for free in two ways:

  • Preview the first module of many business management courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in business management, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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