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: 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
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Logistics, Transportation Operations, Procurement, Inventory and Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing Operations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
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

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Coursera
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
Georgia Institute of Technology
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
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

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

Logical Operations
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

Logical Operations
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