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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

    Automate, Prioritize, and Project Backlogs

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, AI Enablement, Business Process Automation, Project Management Software, Strategic Prioritization, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Project Management, Administrative Support, Automation, Delegation Skills, Generative AI Agents

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    The Impactful Communicator-Creating Connection and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Workplace inclusivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Presentations, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Active Listening, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Embracing a Skills-First Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Organizational Development, Willingness To Learn, AI Enablement, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Mindfulness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Search Engine Optimization, Responsible AI, Performance Measurement, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Lead Generation, Metadata Management, Content Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Intercultural Competence, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Team Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Fostering Accountability for your Team as a Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Virtual Teams, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Goal Setting, Coaching

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM AI Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, Computer Vision, LangChain, ChatGPT, Responsive Web Design, Restful API, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, Data Import/Export, AI Workflows, Python Programming, Engineering Software, Machine Learning, Data Science

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Advertising with Meta

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Performance Analysis, Facebook, Paid media, Instagram, Performance marketing, Budget Management, Digital Advertising

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Market Research, Proposal Writing, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Presentations, Discussion Facilitation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Statistical Methods, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Business Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Talent Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    Finance for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Management Accounting, Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Metrics, Business Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Sales Coaching and Team Enablement for the Digital Era

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Personal Development, Empowerment, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Knowledge Transfer, Sales Management, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Sales Training, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Virtual Teams, Resilience, Team Motivation, Sales, People Development, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Automate, Prioritize, and Project Backlogs: Coursera
  • The Impactful Communicator-Creating Connection and Influence: University of London
  • Embracing a Skills-First Mindset: Packt
  • Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Edureka
  • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Università Bocconi
  • Fostering Accountability for your Team as a Manager: Board Infinity
  • IBM AI Developer: IBM
  • Advertising with Meta: Meta
  • Market Research: University of California, Davis
  • Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership: Packt

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