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Business Fundamentals Courses

Business fundamentals courses can help you learn financial analysis, marketing strategies, operations management, and organizational behavior. You can build skills in effective communication, critical thinking, and strategic planning. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data analysis, CRM software for customer management, and project management platforms to streamline workflows, showing how these skills apply in real business environments.


Popular Business Fundamentals Courses and Certifications


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    Meta

    WhatsApp Business Platform for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Monitoring, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Business Communication, Data Migration

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    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Logistics

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    49 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Competing in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Procurement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistics, Business Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Technical Communication, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Business Process Improvement, Analytics, Generative AI, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Security Awareness, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Malware Protection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Integrity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    776 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Visualization & Design with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Color Theory, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Science, Marketing Analytics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Tax Compliance, Tax, Income Tax, Benefits Administration, Compliance Reporting, Compensation and Benefits

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Virtual Machines, Load Balancing, Network Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Reporting, Labor Compliance, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Onboarding, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    201 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • WhatsApp Business Platform for Developers: Meta
  • Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation: Johns Hopkins University
  • European Business Law: Competing in Europe: Lund University
  • Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone: Rice University
  • GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals: EC-Council
  • Fundamentals of Visualization & Design with Tableau: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Fundamentals: Google Cloud

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