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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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    IBM

    IBM Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Usability Testing, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Product Development, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, Kanban Principles, Product Planning, Generative AI, Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Test Planning, Registration, Leadership

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Strategic Impact: A Leader's Planning Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication Planning, Strategic Leadership, Employee Engagement, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Dashboard, Meeting Facilitation, Goal Setting, Planning, Organizational Strategy, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Presentations, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Team Building, Teamwork

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Communicate with Polish

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Grammar, Storytelling, Organizational Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Accounting Software Mastery for Modern Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Vendor Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Software, Inventory and Warehousing, Payroll Processing, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Customer Data Management, Management Reporting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Billing & Invoicing, Sales Management, Project Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accounting Systems, Business Software, Business, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Design Software, Design Reviews, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Peer Review, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Active Listening

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Zoho Books: Analyze, Manage & Automate Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Project Accounting, Bookkeeping, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Software As A Service, Expense Management, Order Management, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, System Configuration, Inventory Management System, Payment Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Leading Creative Projects with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Responsible AI, Creativity, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Adobe Creative Cloud, Innovation, AI Workflows, Design Software, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Communication, Content Creation, Storytelling, Visual Design, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Technology Strategies, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Regulations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    ​​Church Administration: Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Review, Staff Management, Strategic Leadership, Safety Training, Prioritization, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Performance Management, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Recruitment, Time Management, Human Resource Policies, Human Resource Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Culture Transformation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Manager of Managers: Navigating Crisis and Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Delegation Skills, Resilience, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Empathy, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Business Communication, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM Product Manager: IBM
  • Strategic Impact: A Leader's Planning Framework: Packt
  • Communicate with Polish: Harvard Business Review
  • Accounting Software Mastery for Modern Businesses: EDUCBA
  • Graphic Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University
  • Master Zoho Books: Analyze, Manage & Automate Accounting: EDUCBA
  • Leading Creative Projects with AI: Adobe
  • FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations: University of Pennsylvania

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