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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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    Packt

    Future Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Business Research, AI Enablement, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operational Analysis, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Planning, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Professional Skills for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Strategies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook +

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Business Writing, Business Communication, Business Management, Business Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Branding: The Creative Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Production Planning, Content Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Storytelling, Content Creation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Brand Management, Advertising, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Marketing Communications, Business Ethics, Journalism, Behavioral Economics, Creativity, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Successful Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Modern Project Management with Microsoft Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Stakeholder Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Quality Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Virtual Teams, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Microsoft Project, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    755 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Value Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Operations Management, Management Accounting, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Six Sigma, Marketing, Business Process, Integrated Marketing Communications, Operational Analysis, Process Analysis, Variance Analysis, Product Strategy, Marketing Planning, Business Operations, Cost Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Performance Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Adobe Graphic Designer: Design that Demands Attention

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Firefly, Responsible AI, Digital Design, Generative AI, Layout Design, Graphic Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Generative AI Agents, File Management, Visual Design, Process Design, Content Creation, Design Reviews, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Storytelling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for marketing professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI Enablement, Marketing, Marketing Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Digital Transformation

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Coaching Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Sales Prospecting, Personal Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Training, Communication, User Research, Mentorship, Negotiation, Persona Development, Process Optimization, B2B Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Analysis, Employee Coaching, Forecasting, Self-Awareness, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Office Automation & Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, Collaborative Software, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Content Management Systems, Dashboard, Business Communication, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Future Thinking: Packt
  • Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook +: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Branding: The Creative Journey: IE Business School
  • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Modern Project Management with Microsoft Tools: Microsoft
  • Value Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Adobe Graphic Designer: Design that Demands Attention: Adobe
  • Introduction to AI for marketing professionals: AI Business School

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