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.

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Automation, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Data Ethics, A/B Testing, Smart Goals, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Organizational Change, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Project Scoping, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Process Capability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Kanban Principles, Waste Minimization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Process, Regulatory Requirements, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Financial Market, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Derivatives, Governance, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Search Engine Optimization, Data Ethics, Performance Measurement, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Lead Generation, Metadata Management, Content Strategy, Information Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Earned Media, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Google Analytics, Analytics, Instagram, Email Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Brand Management, Target Audience, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Marketing, Customer Insights, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Typography, Storytelling, Color Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Success Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Customer Data Management, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Automation, Value Propositions, Portfolio Management, Automation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Derivatives
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Relationship Building, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Photo Editing, Multimedia, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Digital Content, Business Process Automation, ChatGPT, Adobe Creative Cloud, Marketing Materials, Logo Design, Video Production, E-Commerce
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months