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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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    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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    Microsoft

    Stakeholder Relations and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Public Affairs, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotions and Campaigns, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Data Centers, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), vSphere Networking and Storage, Network Switches, Cloud Services, iSCSI Configuration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Computing Platforms, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Server Administration, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Networking and Cisco Device Management

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Network Routers, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Model, Network Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Visual Analytics with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Data Mapping, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Transforming Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Business Transformation, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interplay Learning

    HVAC Safety Basics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Team Building and Leadership in Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Intercultural Competence, Program Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze Apple's Stock and Financials with Bloomberg Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Equities, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Modeling, Data Access, Financial Market

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, General Science and Research, Quality Assurance, Product Testing, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Human Factors, Nutrition and Diet, Marketing Psychology, Analytical Testing, Product Development, Neurology, Quantitative Research

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Introduction and Course Outline

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    McMaster University

    Experimentation for Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Pareto Chart, Predictive Analytics, Model Optimization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Process Optimization, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI in Real Estate: AI CERTs
  • Stakeholder Relations and Reporting: Microsoft
  • Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Foundations of Networking and Cisco Device Management: Packt
  • Visual Analytics with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Transforming Communities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • HVAC Safety Basics: Interplay Learning
  • Team Building and Leadership in Program Management: Microsoft
  • Analyze Apple's Stock and Financials with Bloomberg Terminal: Coursera
  • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis

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