Business consulting courses can help you learn strategic analysis, project management, client engagement, and effective communication techniques. You can build skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and developing actionable recommendations for clients. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and project management software, that support implementing strategies and tracking progress in consulting projects.

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Marketing Budgets, Performance Metric, Performance marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid media, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing, AI Personalization
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Business Analytics, Text Mining, Data Science, Target Audience, Data Manipulation, Proposal Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Management System, Operational Efficiency, Logistics, Internal Communications, Analysis, Working Capital, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Complex Problem Solving
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Workspace, Email Security, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Business Solutions, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, E-Commerce, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Wealth Management, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Services, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, FinTech, Data Mining, AI Personalization, Learning Theory, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Planning, Relationship Building, Risk Modeling, Legal Risk
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Big Data, Data Ethics, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Data Analysis, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Performance Measurement, Transportation Operations, Operations Management, Sustainable Business, Customer Relationship Building, Corporate Sustainability, Customer Relationship Management, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Inventory Control
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Lifelong Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Knowledge Transfer, Motivational Skills, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Coaching, Learning Strategies, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Development, Growth Mindedness, Oral Expression, Lead Generation, Time Management, Active Listening, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Enthusiasm, Constructive Feedback, Consultative Selling, Verbal Communication Skills, Prospecting and Qualification, Inside Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Sales, Cultural Diversity, Interviewing Skills, Salesforce, Storytelling
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting, Derivatives, Price Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months