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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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    Macquarie University

    Structure, Funding and Negotiation For Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Governance, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Business Valuation, Negotiation, User Research, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Business Planning, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Product Knowledge, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Fundraising, Financial Analysis, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Data Wrangling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Manipulation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Data Science, Query Languages, File Management, Debugging, Performance Improvement, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Tally Bookkeeper

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Accounting Records, Budgeting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Accounting, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Tax Management, Financial Statements, Tax, General Ledger, Data Entry, Finance, Banking

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneuriat : Croissance et Stratégie GTM

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Growth Strategies, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, User Experience, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Product Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Marketing Channel, Cost Estimation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operations Research, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Process Optimization, Decision Tree Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Collaboration, Empathy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Business Communication, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate Project Updates Across Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Automation, Productivity Software, Project Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Internal Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Costs, Risk, Quality, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Budget Management, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Cost Reduction, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze Financials: Balance, Budget, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Acumen, Analysis, Auditing, Financial Statements, Reconciliation, Business Communication, Business Analysis, Accounting, Financial Auditing, Accounting Records, Budgeting, Verification And Validation, Investigation, Business Strategy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Stop Procrastination - Avoid Self Sabotage With Good Habits

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Student Support and Services, Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Discipline, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Behavior Management, Biology, Mental Health

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management: The Basics for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Schedules, Performance Reporting, Leadership, Management Reporting, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Structure, Funding and Negotiation For Startups: Macquarie University
  • Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel: Logical Operations
  • Tally Bookkeeper: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Entrepreneuriat : Croissance et Stratégie GTM: Creo Incubator
  • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania
  • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
  • Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • Automate Project Updates Across Platforms: Coursera
  • Project Management: Costs, Risk, Quality, and Compliance: Logical Operations
  • Analyze Financials: Balance, Budget, and Beyond: Coursera

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