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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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    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Analytics, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    480 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Business Technologies, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Inventory Control, Sustainable Business, Network Planning And Design, Statistical Methods, Customer Demand Planning, Vendor Contracts, Process Control, Corporate Sustainability, Program Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    الذكاء الاصطناعي للجميع

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Business Analytics, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Literacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    961 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Team Motivation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Culture, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Status: AI skills
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    IBM

    IBM Java Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Responsible AI, Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), CI/CD, Restful API, Java Programming, Model Deployment, Engineering Software, Version Control, Database Management, Software Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7.3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Effective Compliance Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Continuous Monitoring, Culture Transformation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Strategic Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    857 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Systems, Accounting, Month End Closing, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, General Accounting, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Reconciliation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    740 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, People Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Cost Management, Project Planning, Contract Management, Resource Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Global Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Business, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Finance, New Business Development, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, International Finance

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a la gestión de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Coordination, Project Implementation, Leadership and Management, Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    848 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Cost Accounting, Consumer Behaviour, Tax, Price Negotiation, Resource Allocation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create and Design Digital Products using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, Product Promotion, E-Commerce, Digital Assets, Marketing, Marketing Collateral

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM): University at Buffalo
  • Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • الذكاء الاصطناعي للجميع: DeepLearning.AI
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • IBM Java Developer: IBM
  • Effective Compliance Programs: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
  • Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement: Rice University
  • Corporate Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introducción a la gestión de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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