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.

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Resource Management, Strategic Thinking, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Market Opportunities, Financial Market, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Trend Analysis, Forecasting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Drive Engagement, Communication Planning, Project Controls, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Project Documentation, Resource Management, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources, Talent Sourcing, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Forecasting, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Brand Awareness, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Communication, AI Enablement, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Business Ethics, Wealth Management, Behavioral Economics, Financial Market, Decision Making, Asset Management, Market Dynamics, Finance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Finance, Financial Analysis, Economics, Risk Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Policies, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Civil Law, Human Resources Management and Planning, HR Tech, Record Keeping, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Disciplinary Procedures, Accountability Frameworks, Compensation and Benefits, Accountability, Investigation, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Compliance Training, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Risk Management, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Stakeholder Communications, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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

Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Trading, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Bank Regulations, Market Liquidity, Investments, Investment Banking, Business Valuation, Portfolio Risk, Mortgage Loans, Cash Flows, Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Risk Analysis, Banking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Financial Services, Asset Management, Financial Management, Equities, Risk Mitigation, Insurance, Transaction Processing, Financial Systems, Insurance Policies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months