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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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    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Sustainable Technologies, Semiconductors, Cost Estimation, Building Codes, Engineering Calculations, Safety Standards, Financial Modeling, Technical Standard

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Create Charts and Dashboard using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    649 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Productivity, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Change Management

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Staff Management, Overcoming Objections, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Università Bocconi

    A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, General Science and Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Big Data, Strategic Thinking, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Performance Metric, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, International Finance, Financial Systems, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Political Sciences, Capital Markets, Business Strategy, Investments

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Visionary, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Development, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Process Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Process Reengineering, Adaptability, Diagram Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Power Pivot in Excel for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Import/Export, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, Statistical Methods, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Case Studies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Éthique, culture et perspectives mondiales

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Branding, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Support Individual Growth and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Performance Management, Team Management, Performance Appraisal, Independent Thinking, Self-Awareness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Trello for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, Administration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Canva Design Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Typography, Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Multimedia, Document Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York
  • Create Charts and Dashboard using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Change Management: Packt
  • A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management: Università Bocconi
  • Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro: Coursera
  • Power Pivot in Excel for Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Éthique, culture et perspectives mondiales: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Support Individual Growth and Development: Google

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