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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Initiating and Planning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning, Project Management, Planning, Leadership

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    CertNexus

    ETBIZ (Exam ETZ-210)

    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

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    IE Business School

    Marketing Strategy

    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

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    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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Beginner · 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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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Social Media Marketing

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Human Resources Analytics

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    AIBIZ (Exam AIZ-210)

    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

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    LearnQuest

    Market Adaptation and Specialized Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Business Ethics, Price Negotiation, Cultural Responsiveness, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Advanced Accounting: Analyze, Value & Consolidate

    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

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine
  • ETBIZ (Exam ETZ-210): CertNexus
  • Marketing Strategy: IE Business School
  • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Branding: The Creative Journey: IE Business School
  • Adobe Graphic Designer: Design that Demands Attention: Adobe
  • Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Meta
  • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine
  • AIBIZ (Exam AIZ-210): CertNexus
  • Market Adaptation and Specialized Negotiation Skills: LearnQuest

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