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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 Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design: Art and Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Technical Communication, Design, Virtual Environment, Art History, Technical Design, Software Visualization, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Quality Management, Project Closure, Cost Management, Project Planning, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Scoping, Management Training And Development, Agile Project Management, Quality Management Systems, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Resource Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Performance Reporting, Change Management, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Performance Review, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Decision Making, Active Listening, Plan Execution

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Scheduling, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Meta Ads Manager, Paid media, Customer Relationship Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Driving engagement, Keyword Research, Brand Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    PMP Application Process and Practice Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Test Planning, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Process Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    行銷典範轉移: 變動中的消費世界 (Marketing in a changing world)

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Marketing, Customer Retention, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Customer Engagement, Customer Data Management, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Media Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Responsible AI, Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Pipelines, Customer Engagement, Taking Meeting Minutes, Data Ethics, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Productivity Software

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    HR Competencies & Leadership for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Human Resource Management, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Management Training And Development, Human Capital, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Software, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Professionalism, Professional Networking, Lifelong Learning, Innovation

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    134 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    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
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Professionalism

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Финансы для нефинансистов

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Cash Flow Forecasting, Investments, Risk Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • Google Project Management: Google
  • Leadership and Negotiation Skills: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate: SkillUp
  • PMP Application Process and Practice Exam: Microsoft
  • 行銷典範轉移: 變動中的消費世界 (Marketing in a changing world): National Taiwan University
  • Generative AI for Sales Professionals: Microsoft
  • HR Competencies & Leadership for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Xbox Product Manager: Xbox

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