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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Cost Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Investments, Spreadsheet Software, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Cost Accounting, Cash Flows, Risk Mitigation, Asset Management, General Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Capstone: Create Value from Open Data

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Presentations

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Meaningful Marketing Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Marketing Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Insights, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Statistical Visualization, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Exploratory Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    293 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Electric Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HubSpot Academy

    Strategic Customer Relationship Management & Sales Technique

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Data Visualization, Sales Presentations, Sales Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Persona Development, HubSpot CRM, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales Development, Lead Generation, Employee Onboarding, Sales Operations, Sales, Dashboard, Customer Success Management, Business Reporting, Content Marketing

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Email Marketing, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Design and Development, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Search Engine Marketing

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Essentials of Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Acceptance Testing, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Laboratory Procedures, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Anatomy, Product Development, Neurology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Statements in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, SQL, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Data Analysis, Operations, Operational Excellence, Case Studies, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9000 Series, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Quality Management Systems, Data Quality, Data Security

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Ideation, Creativity, Product Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    175 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xbox

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Layout Design, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Design, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Capstone: Create Value from Open Data: ESSEC Business School
  • Meaningful Marketing Insights: Emory University
  • Electric Power Systems: University at Buffalo
  • Strategic Customer Relationship Management & Sales Technique: HubSpot Academy
  • Digital Marketing: Illinois Tech
  • Essentials of Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
  • Financial Statements in Power BI: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making: University at Buffalo
  • Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management: The State University of New York

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