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.

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Employee Surveys, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Human Resources Software, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Accounting, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, Data Entry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI Agents, Business Process, Stakeholder Communications, Business Intelligence, Business Transformation, Data Visualization, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Administrative Support, Data Maintenance, Data Store, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Office Administration, Operations, Data Validation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Infographics, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Communication, Digital Marketing, Health Care
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Accountability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Overcoming Objections, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, Corporate Strategy, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Operating Budget, Budget Management, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Financial Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Planning, Finance, Cash Management, General Finance, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Sales Tax, Financial Statements, Bookkeeping, International Finance, Invoicing, Inventory Management System, Cash Handling, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation, Payment Systems, Banking, Corporate Tax
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Performance Measurement, Data Presentation, MicroStrategy, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Business Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Competitive Intelligence, Business Reporting, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Advertising
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours