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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


  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Canva pour les débutants

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google

    Introduction to Email Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Planning

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Building High Performance Teams

    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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate

    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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança Criativa e Inclusiva

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Economics, Habit Formation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Impactful Workplace Communication for Career Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Teamwork, Personal Attributes, Professionalism, Corporate Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Office Procedures, Communication Strategies, Report Writing, Web Presence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de la Información Financiera y Contable

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis

    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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Technology

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Finanzen für Nicht-Finanzfachleute

    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

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    Macquarie University

    Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability and the Circular Economy

    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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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    406 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Canva pour les débutants: Coursera
  • Introduction to Email Marketing: Google
  • Building High Performance Teams: Packt
  • Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Liderança Criativa e Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Impactful Workplace Communication for Career Launch: Board Infinity
  • Fundamentos de la Información Financiera y Contable: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis : Coursera
  • Ethics of Technology: The University of Notre Dame
  • Finanzen für Nicht-Finanzfachleute: Rice University

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