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Business Skills Courses

Business skills courses can help you learn financial analysis, marketing strategies, negotiation techniques, and project management principles. You can build skills in effective communication, team leadership, and strategic planning. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data analysis, CRM software for managing customer relationships, and project management platforms to streamline workflows.

Popular Business Skills Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Process Management, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Business Strategy, Business Operations, Marketing

    4.6 stars, 3.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills

    4.9 stars, 51K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (51K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
  • U

    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, English Language, Language Competency, Concision, Writing, Business Communication, Communication

    4.5 stars, 277 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (277) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    B2B Sales Skills From Cold Lead Generation To Closing Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Lead Generation, B2B Sales, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Enterprise Sales, Closing (Sales), Negotiation, Inside Sales, Phone Sales, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Sales Prospecting, Outside Sales, Marketing Strategies, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Data Presentation, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Strategies, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Analytics, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Culture, Brand Strategy

    4.7 stars, 495 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (495) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Preprocessing, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics, Business Mathematics

    4.7 stars, 6.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Predictive Modeling, Graphing, Statistical Modeling, Model Optimization, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Business Planning, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.9 stars, 331 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (331) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Time Management, Business Planning, Project Controls, Report Writing, Feasibility Studies, Cash Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Communication, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Planning, Editing, Cost Control, Complex Problem Solving, Project Management, Communication

    4.6 stars, 46K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (46K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • C

    Coursera

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Writing

    4.5 stars, 538 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (538) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Presentations, Branding, Graphic Design

    4.8 stars, 5.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (5.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Management Skills for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Management, Team Motivation, Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Business Management, Relationship Building, Performance Measurement

    4.7 stars, 752 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (752) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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