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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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    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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    New Product Development - develop your own new product

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Budget Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Project Management, Product Management, Project Planning, Agile Product Development, Scheduling, Innovation, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    141 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Time Management, Prioritization, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Project Management, User Accounts

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    752 reviews

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    209 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising Campaigns

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    603 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Negotiation, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Planning, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Spreadsheet Software, Timelines, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing

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

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Generative AI in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, ChatGPT, Branding, Design Thinking, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Generative AI, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Personalized Service, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institute for the Future

    Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Simulations, Creativity, Virtual Reality, Empathy, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Innovation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Storytelling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    428 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Operations, Cost Estimation, New Business Development, Business Research

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    Designing an SAP Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Design, User Feedback, Technical Consulting, Solution Design, Solution Architecture, SAP Applications, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Customer Engagement, Presentations, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Business Analysis, Software Design, Business Process Modeling, Communication, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
  • New Product Development - develop your own new product: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership : SkillUp
  • Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Generative AI in Marketing: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania

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