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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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    Coursera

    Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Decision Making, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Neurology, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    826 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    SQL Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Validation, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Prioritization, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: Gestión y Liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Business Communication, Employee Coaching, Organizational Skills, Concision, Management Training And Development, Active Listening, Delegation Skills, Business Correspondence, Writing, English Language, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Events and Conferences, Verbal Communication Skills, Recruitment, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Employee Management System with When I Work

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Software, Talent Management, Staff Management, Payroll, Talent Recruitment, Team Management, Data Entry, Scheduling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Collaboration, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Cooking, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Preventative Care, Health Promotion, Meal Planning And Preparation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Adaptability, Community Health, Mental Concentration, Environment, Child Health, Clinical Trials

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    779 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Information Security

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security, Computer Security, Security Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Data Encryption Standard, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI in Real Estate

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Demand Generation, Property Management, Decision Intelligence, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Sales, Customer Engagement, Automation, Risk Management, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Notion for Beginners: Intro to AI Marketing Template Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Campaign Planning, Marketing Planning, AI Enablement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Campaign Management, ChatGPT, Database Management, Automation, Project Planning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Marketing en redes sociales desde cero

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Management, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Driving engagement, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Digital Content, Performance Metric, Business Metrics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP : Coursera
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
  • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
  • Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail: Coursera
  • Inglés Empresarial: Gestión y Liderazgo : Arizona State University
  • Create Employee Management System with When I Work: Coursera
  • Introduction to Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis
  • The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health : University of Copenhagen
  • Information Security: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • AI in Real Estate: AI CERTs

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