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.

The State University of New York
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Productivity, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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
Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Performance Management, Team Management, Performance Appraisal, Independent Thinking, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, Administration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks