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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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    SAP

    SAP Technology Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Project Management, Case Studies, Technology Solutions, Project Implementation, Software As A Service, Project Management Life Cycle, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Consultative Approaches, Solution Architecture, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications, Test Planning, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Technical Communication, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, LinkedIn

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Marketing in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Operations, Marketing Effectiveness, MarTech, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Advertising, Text Mining, Data Ethics, Brand Management, Responsible AI, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Applications in Marketing and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Fraud detection, Big Data, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Customer Insights, Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Analysis, Retail Banking, Business Transformation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Management: Foundations and Initiation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Resource Management, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning, Communication, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Bidding, Cost Control, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Project Estimation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Earned Value Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Change Orders, Building Information Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Pricing Strategy Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Market Share, Revenue Management, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Marketing, Cost Accounting, Value Propositions, Strategic Marketing, Economics, Demand Planning, Game Theory, Presentations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    Moda&Design a Milano: circolarità e competenze.

    Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Packaging and Labeling, Workforce Development, Training and Development, Professional Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Salesforce Sales Development Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Time Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Salesforce, Productivity, Cold Calling, Sales Prospecting, Growth Mindedness, Enthusiasm, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Sales

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Business, Marketing, Economics, Advertising, Market Dynamics, Case Studies, Business Solutions, Market Analysis, Product Strategy, Business Planning, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Building Financial Models for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Negotiation, Investments, Investment Management, Microsoft Excel

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    GenAI for SEO: A Hands-On Playbook

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    The Strategy of Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Copywriting, Writing, Professional Networking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • SAP Technology Consultant: SAP
  • Marketing in the Age of AI: University of Maryland, College Park
  • AI Applications in Marketing and Finance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Project Management: Foundations and Initiation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control: Columbia University
  • Pricing Strategy Optimization: University of Virginia
  • Moda&Design a Milano: circolarità e competenze.: Università Bocconi
  • Salesforce Sales Development Representative: Salesforce
  • Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools: Board Infinity
  • Building Financial Models for Entrepreneurs: Duke University

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