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Business Analytics Courses

Business analytics courses can help you learn data visualization, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and decision-making frameworks. You can build skills in interpreting complex datasets, identifying trends, and communicating insights effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, Tableau, and Python, that support analyzing data and creating impactful visual reports. You'll also explore key topics such as data mining, performance metrics, and customer segmentation, all of which are vital for driving informed business strategies.


Popular Business Analytics Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Investments, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Mergers & Acquisitions, Revenue Recognition, Peer Review, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Finance, Investments, Financial Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Valuation, Cash Management, Depreciation, Portfolio Management, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Logistic Regression, Vocabulary

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI Business School

    AI for Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Sales Enablement, No-Code Development, Financial Forecasting, AI Personalization, Sales, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI Security, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Innovation, Productivity, Operational Efficiency

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Consultants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Security, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Consulting, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Technical Consulting, Quality Assurance, Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Strategic Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Orchestration, Generative AI, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Automation, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, Planning

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    AI for Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Sales Enablement, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Productivity, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, No-Code Development, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Risk Management, Sales Process, Automation, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Operational Efficiency

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Cash Flows

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    478 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Acumen, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Competitive Analysis, Financial Statements, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Team Leadership, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Concision, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Proofreading

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Python for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Seaborn, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Business Analytics, Jupyter, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Planning

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI for Finance: AI Business School
  • Generative AI for Consultants: Fractal Analytics
  • Generative AI Strategic Leader: Vanderbilt University
  • AI for Sales: AI Business School
  • Financial Analysis - Skills for Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Think Like a Leader: Harvard Business Review
  • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder

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