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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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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Basics of Statutory Compliance and Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Sales Tax, Accounting Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Tax Management, Tax, Tax Compliance, Bookkeeping, Billing & Invoicing, Income Tax, Invoicing, Consolidation, Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Laws, Financial Data, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Accounting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CVS Health

    Call Center Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Growth Mindedness, De-escalation Techniques, Data Entry, Greeting Customers, Collaboration, Teamwork, Telephone Skills, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Time Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Data Analysis and Dashboard Design with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Dashboard, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, R Programming, Business Intelligence, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Performance Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operational Performance Management, Python Programming, Interaction Design, Requirements Elicitation, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Customer Retention, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Text Mining, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI

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    201 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Generative AI, Data Ethics, People Analytics, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Trend Analysis, Employee Training, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, Training Programs, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Ideas to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Design Strategies, Product Development, Product Design, Strategic Thinking, User Feedback, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Collaboration, Customer Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Model Optimization, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Portfolio Management, Facility Management

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    586 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Facebook, Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Digital Advertising, Brand Awareness, Target Market, Advertising, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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
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    540 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Modeling, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Documentation, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Management, Business Reporting, Data Visualization

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Systems, Encryption, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Business Software, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Authentications

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Basics of Statutory Compliance and Taxation: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach: University of Washington
  • Data Analysis and Dashboard Design with Tableau: Edureka
  • Applying Data Analytics in Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI: Board Infinity
  • Design Thinking: Ideas to Action: University of Virginia
  • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University
  • Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Marketing: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Requerimientos, planeación, ejecución y medición de estrategias para redes sociales: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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