Business analysis courses can help you learn requirements gathering, process mapping, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis techniques. You can build skills in creating business cases, conducting feasibility studies, and performing gap analysis to identify areas for improvement. Many courses introduce tools like Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, Tableau for data visualization, and JIRA for project management, which support the practical application of these skills in real-world projects.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Executive Presence, Business Strategy, Verbal Strategic Communication, Research Reports, Business Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Business Writing, Decision Making, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Booking (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Sales Prospecting, HubSpot CRM, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Business Writing, LinkedIn, Value Propositions, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Jupyter
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Management, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Data Management, Data Governance, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Model Optimization, Workflow Management, Data Store, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Setting Appointments, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Consolidation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Corporate Accounting, Financial Statements, Inventory Accounting, Depreciation
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Drive Engagement, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Overcoming Objections, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks