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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning, Project Management, Planning, Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Strategy, Internet Of Things, AI Product Strategy, Analytics, Big Data, Data Collection, Artificial Intelligence, Descriptive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Analytics, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Cloud Computing, Operations, Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Customer Service, User Experience, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Business Research, Product Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Channel, Peer Review, Case Studies, Target Market, Research Design, Data Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Product Strategy, Research Reports
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
IE Business School
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Smart Goals, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Persona Development, Goal Setting, Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Instagram, Facebook, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Relations, Employee Performance Management, Performance Metric, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation Strategy, Business Metrics, Employee Retention, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Recruitment, Business Analysis, Employee Engagement, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Requirements, Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cloud Computing, Process Optimization, User Experience, Customer Service, Big Data, Data Security, Operational Efficiency, Marketing, Data Quality
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Business Ethics, Price Negotiation, Cultural Responsiveness, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Business Valuation, Consolidation, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Accounting, Balance Sheet
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months