Business foundation courses can help you learn financial accounting, marketing principles, operations management, and strategic planning. You can build skills in analyzing market trends, managing budgets, and developing effective business strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial analysis, CRM software for customer management, and project management applications to streamline workflows, all of which enhance your ability to implement learned concepts in real-world situations.

Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Advertising, Customer Insights, Market Research, Target Market, Persona Development, Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Market Analysis, Global Marketing, Persuasive Communication, Customer Analysis, Marketing Communications, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Wealth Management, Equities, Financial Market, Financial Planning, Retail Banking, Financial Systems, Portfolio Management, Securities (Finance), Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Economics, Financial Management, Banking, Economic Development, Investment Management, Banking Services, Personalized Service, Market Intelligence, Financial Services
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Overcoming Objections, Marketing Collateral, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Closing (Sales), Sales Presentations, AI Enablement, Microsoft Teams, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Strategy, Meeting Facilitation, Sales, Marketing Materials, General Sales Practices, Email Automation, Customer Communications Management, AI Personalization, AI powered creativity, AI Integrations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Project Scoping, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Risk Analysis, Project Schedules, Risk Management, Scope Management, Workflow Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Project Documentation, Work Breakdown Structure, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Presentations, Microsoft Outlook, Campaign Planning, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Brand Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Planning, Brand Management, Communication Planning, Performance Analysis, Marketing Automation, Coordinating, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Property Accounting, Income Tax, Liquidation, Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, Partnership Accounting, Tax Laws, Tax, Tax Returns, Depreciation, Tax Planning, Corporate Accounting, Real Estate Transactions, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Fixed Asset, Specialized Accounting, Benefits Administration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Insurance, Financial Planning, Insurance Policies, Personal Development, Asset Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Contract Review, Succession Planning, Investment Management, Land Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Financial Modeling, Consumer Behaviour, Finance, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Adobe Express, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Multimedia, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, Content Marketing, Web Content, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Specialized Sales, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Prioritization, Negotiation, Decision Making, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks