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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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    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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Knowledge Transfer, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, Commercialization, New Product Development, Innovation, Plan Execution, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    743 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis

    4.8
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    77 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado)

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Operations Research, Analysis, Data Validation, Business Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export, Resource Utilization, Process Optimization, Data Sharing, Trend Analysis, Data Integration, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Drive Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Transfer

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    547 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Merchandising

    Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Merchandise Displays, Retail Management, Consumer Behaviour, Visual Merchandising, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Analysis, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Investments, Data Mining

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    237 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Innovation, International Relations, Market Analysis, Investments, Finance, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Collaborating with G Suite Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Gmail, Telecommuting, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    419 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Operations, Cost Estimation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Ideation, Customer Insights, Business Research, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    406 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Transfer, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
  • Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado): Universidad Austral
  • Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Merchandising: Coursera
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
  • Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets: EDHEC Business School
  • Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Collaborating with G Suite Apps: Coursera

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