Business metrics courses can help you learn how to analyze key performance indicators, interpret financial statements, and assess operational efficiency. You can build skills in data visualization, forecasting trends, and conducting market analysis. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data manipulation, Tableau for visual reporting, and Google Analytics for web performance tracking, allowing you to apply your skills in real business contexts.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, DevOps, Business Metrics, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, System Monitoring, Incident Management, Operational Efficiency, Backlogs, Accountability, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Cloud Management, Problem Management, Continuous Monitoring, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Culture Transformation, Quality Improvement, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Customer Analysis, Operations, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Operational Excellence, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Branding, Marketing, People Management, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Peer Review, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Stakeholder Management, New Business Development, Business Research, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Human Resource Strategy, Financial Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Operational Analysis, Peer Review, People Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Financial Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Cash Flow Forecasting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Fiscal Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operating Expense, Strategic Planning, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Analysis, Risk Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Problem Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Financial Acumen, Prompt Engineering, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Management, Budgeting, Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Digital Transformation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Resource Utilization
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Systems Analysis, Business Requirements, Process Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Presentation, Digital Transformation, Responsible AI, Business Process Modeling, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Process Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis Tools, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Systems Analysis, Technology Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Process Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Diagram Design, Power BI, Microsoft Visio, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Operating Budget, Budget Management, Business Strategy, Resource Allocation, Budgeting, Marketing Operations, Project Planning, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Capital Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Finance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks