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.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Financial Statement Analysis, Intercompany Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Tax, Price Negotiation, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Investments
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Data Compilation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Process Design, Cybersecurity, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Project Portfolio Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Technical Communication, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Visual Design, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business, Labor Law, Business Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Proposal Writing, Research Methodologies, Research, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Business Writing, Sampling (Statistics), Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Request for Proposal, Client Services, Professional Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Governance, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Growth Strategies, Contingency Planning
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Management, Influencing, Leadership, Adaptability, Innovation, Resource Management, Gap Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Resilience, Creative Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming, Empathy, Market Trend
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Verbal Communication Skills, Crisis Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Communication, Trustworthiness, Branding, Public Speaking, Brand Management, Storytelling, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Social Media Content, Technology Strategies, Digital Media Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Modeling, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Data, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Bank Regulations, Risk Management Framework, Analysis, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Corporate Finance, Business Metrics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months