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Business Skills Courses

Business skills courses can help you learn financial analysis, marketing strategies, negotiation techniques, and project management principles. You can build skills in effective communication, team leadership, and strategic planning. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data analysis, CRM software for managing customer relationships, and project management platforms to streamline workflows.


Popular Business Skills Courses and Certifications


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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Staff Management, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership

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    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    University of London

    Understanding Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Timelines, Social Sciences

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la dƩcision : connaƮtre et agir en complexitƩ

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Social Sciences, Organizational Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Strategic Decision-Making, Education and Training, Human Learning, Global Marketing, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Analysis, Risk Management, Psychology, Technology Solutions, Digital Transformation, Innovation

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Digital Transformation Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Leadership, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Context Management, Decision Making

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Machine Learning

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Investment Banking, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Cash Flows, Benchmarking

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Project Management Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Engineering Documentation

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Marketing digital para E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Goal Setting

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    University of Michigan

    Accounting for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Acumen, Revenue Management, Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Management, Decision Making

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases:Ā Kennesaw State University
  • Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Game Theory:Ā Stanford University
  • Understanding Research Methods:Ā University of London
  • L'avenir de la dĆ©cision : connaĆ®tre et agir en complexitĆ©:Ā ESSEC Business School
  • Digital Transformation Leader:Ā Starweaver
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics:Ā IBM
  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications:Ā IBM
  • Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • PMP Exam Prep: Project Management Principles :Ā University of Maryland, College Park

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