Business fundamentals courses can help you learn financial analysis, marketing strategies, operations management, and organizational behavior. You can build skills in effective communication, critical thinking, and strategic planning. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data analysis, CRM software for customer management, and project management platforms to streamline workflows, showing how these skills apply in real business environments.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, Secure Coding, Integrated Development Environments, Generative AI, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Compliance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Customer Service, Customer Complaint Resolution, Marketing Strategies, Product Knowledge, Verbal Communication Skills, Product Demonstration, Business Writing, Product Marketing, Business Management, Vocabulary, Recruitment, Language Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Innovation, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Corporate Strategy, New Product Development, Ideation, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Sales Presentations, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Talent Management, Business Planning
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Regulation, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Analysis, Global Marketing, Virtual Teams, Diversity Marketing, Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Design Thinking, Brand Strategy
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Complex Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Design, Business, Analysis, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy, Accounting, Report Writing, Finance, Financial Accounting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months