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.

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development, Cost Reduction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Recognizing Others, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Positivity, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentations, Value Propositions, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Oral Expression, Innovation, New Product Development, Brainstorming, Product Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Technology Strategies, Customer Analysis, Communication, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Project Management, Diagram Design, Program Development, Agile Methodology, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Project Scoping, Project Management Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Presentations, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Post-Production, Media Production, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Writing, Scripting, Social Media Content, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Productivity, Time Management, Professional Development, Personal Development, Stress Management, Strategic Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Mental Concentration, Business Priorities, Scheduling, Business Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Social Justice, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Driving engagement, Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Digital Publishing, Social Media Analytics, Content Marketing, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Marketing, Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Positive Behavior Support, Advertising, Change Management, Sustainability Standards, Influencing, Consumer Behaviour, Behavior Management, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Behavioral Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Regional Sales, Selling Techniques, Presentations, Sales Process, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Behavioral Economics, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Sales Pipelines, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, AI literacy
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Process Analysis, Production Process, Process Design, Lean Methodologies, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Optimization, Production Management, Workflow Management, Production Planning, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Resource Utilization, Capacity Management, Waste Minimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months