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Business Foundation Courses

Business foundation courses can help you learn financial accounting, marketing principles, operations management, and strategic planning. You can build skills in analyzing market trends, managing budgets, and developing effective business strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial analysis, CRM software for customer management, and project management applications to streamline workflows, all of which enhance your ability to implement learned concepts in real-world situations.

Popular Business Foundation Courses and Certifications


  • X

    Xbox

    Xbox Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Product Planning, User Interface (UI), Competitive Analysis, Product Roadmaps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Product Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Product Strategy, Mockups, Consumer Behaviour, Usability Testing, Product Strategy, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Math for MBA and GMAT Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Business Mathematics, Descriptive Statistics, General Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Business

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a services customer satisfaction process

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Loyalty Programs, Customer Analysis, Process Mapping, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management, Process Design, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Customer Support, Cross-Channel Marketing, Business Process, Integrated Marketing Communications, Customer Retention, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Facility Operations, Events and Conferences, Calendar Management, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Financial Data, Business Analytics, Driving engagement, Analytics, Data Management, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, Data Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Team Building, People Development, Product Development, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Agile Product Development, Operations, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Process Management, Business Metrics, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    270 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Core HR Concepts and Practices for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Talent Recruitment, Human Resource Management, Management Training And Development, Human Capital, Intercultural Competence, Human Resources Software, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Professionalism, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Development, Organizational Change, Staff Management, Employee Engagement

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Graphic Design, English Language, Business Correspondence, Brainstorming, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Purchasing, Verbal Communication Skills, Product Planning, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Business Communication, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Communication, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Insights, Marketing Effectiveness, Model Evaluation, Revenue Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Regression Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Management, Excel Formulas, Marketing Budgets, Customer Retention

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Consolidation, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Lifelong Learning, Talent Management, Coaching

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    594 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize SQL Queries: Uncover Performance Bottlenecks

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Access, Database Design

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Training Videos with Powtoon

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Motion Graphics, Editing, Animation and Game Design, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    319 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    What is Product Lifecycle Management?

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Product Improvement, Process Management, Strategic Planning, Business Process, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Project Implementation, Competitive Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Xbox Product Manager: Xbox
  • Math for MBA and GMAT Prep: Emory University
  • Create a services customer satisfaction process: Coursera
  • Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management: The State University of New York
  • Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Core HR Concepts and Practices for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Inglés Empresarial: Arizona State University
  • Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions: Emory University
  • Leading People and Teams Capstone: University of Michigan
  • Optimize SQL Queries: Uncover Performance Bottlenecks: Coursera

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