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.

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
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Maryland, College Park
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

University of Pennsylvania
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
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
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
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
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Virginia
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Packaging and Labeling, Workforce Development, Training and Development, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Salesforce
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
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
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
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
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

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Copywriting, Writing, Professional Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks