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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Team Collaboration, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Cooperation, Drive Engagement, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Accountability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Investments, Property and Real Estate, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Risk Analysis, Wealth Management, Market Liquidity, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Economics, Habit Formation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Teamwork, Personal Attributes, Professionalism, Corporate Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Office Procedures, Communication Strategies, Report Writing, Web Presence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Financial Statement Analysis, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Financial Statements, Accounting, Business Reporting, General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Equities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Supplier Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Finance, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, General Finance, Investment Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Equities, Balance Sheet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Initiative and Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Sustainable Architecture, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Economics
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months