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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


  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Process Mining: Data science in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Process Management, Data Mining, Process Design, Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Operational Analysis, Performance Analysis, Big Data, Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Verification And Validation, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Requerimientos, planeación, ejecución y medición de estrategias para redes sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Content Marketing, Plan Execution, Communication Planning, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Strategic Communication, Campaign Management, Campaign Planning, Marketing, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    540 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Leadership & Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, People Management, Intercultural Competence, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Team Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Virtual Teams, Organizational Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Business Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
    A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Compensation Strategy, Talent Sourcing, Performance Metric, Compensation and Benefits, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Process Improvement, Change Management, Compensation Management, Coordination, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Personal Attributes, Professional Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Medical Technology and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Evaluation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Systems, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Billing Systems, Clinical Research, Program Evaluation, Medical Billing, Estimation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    295 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Resourcefulness, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    653 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Tree Maps, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    AI for Research and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI literacy, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, AI Workflows, Ideation, Decision Support Systems, Responsible AI, Google Workspace

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    371 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Data Integration, Distributed Computing, Systems Integration, Case Studies, Market Trend

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    338 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Finanzas para profesionales no financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Management, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Budget Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Working Capital, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Finance, Financial Management, Accounting, Corporate Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    709 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Process Mining: Data science in Action: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
  • Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation: Coursera
  • Requerimientos, planeación, ejecución y medición de estrategias para redes sociales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
  • ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota
  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos: IBM
  • AI for Research and Insights: Google

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