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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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    Google

    Google Data-Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Analytics, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Methods, Data Infrastructure, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Data Analysis Software, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Typography and Color Theory in Design with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Typography, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Art of Visual Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Cinematography, Media Production, Visual Storytelling, Oral Expression, Editing, Data Import/Export, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Scripting, Design Elements And Principles, Timelines

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Finance for Non-Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Working Capital, Financial Forecasting, Budget Management, Cost Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Budgeting, Cost Control, Financial Data, Cash Management, Income Statement, Forecasting, Financial Acumen, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Capital Expenditure, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Banking & Finance in India

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Deposit Accounts, Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Banking Services, Financial Policy, Banking, Finance, Equities, Economics, Financial Analysis, Bank Regulations, Financial Services, Retail Banking, Financial Regulation, Commercial Banking, Budgeting, Economic Development, Fiscal Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Brand Strategy: Build, Position, and Grow

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Target Audience, Marketing Psychology, Target Market, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Cross-Channel Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Marketing Analysis dashboard using G-Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Digital Marketing Tools, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Query Languages, Digital Marketing, Data Management, Data Validation

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Employment Law: The Gig Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Workers Compensation, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies, Employee Relations, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Benefits Administration, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Workforce Management, Regulatory Requirements, Case Law, Advocacy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Discrete Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Logical Reasoning, General Mathematics, Algorithms, Probability, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Zoho Books: Analyze, Manage & Automate Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Accounting and Finance Software, Project Accounting, Bookkeeping, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting Systems, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Balancing (Ledger/Billing), General Accounting, Software As A Service, Expense Management, Order Management, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Product Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Marketing Channel Incentives

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Direct Selling, Business Marketing, Market Dynamics, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Price Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Coordination, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Business Relationship Management, Retail Sales

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

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança e Sociedade

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Succession Planning, Leadership, Professional Development, People Development, People Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Team Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Behavioral Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Influencing, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Google Data-Driven Decision Making: Google
  • Typography and Color Theory in Design with Canva: Coursera
  • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Finance for Non-Finance: Packt
  • Banking & Finance in India: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Brand Strategy: Build, Position, and Grow: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Create a Marketing Analysis dashboard using G-Spreadsheets: Coursera
  • Employment Law: The Gig Economy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Discrete Mathematics: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Master Zoho Books: Analyze, Manage & Automate Accounting: EDUCBA

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