Business skills courses can help you learn financial analysis, marketing strategies, negotiation techniques, and project management principles. You can build skills in effective communication, team leadership, and strategic planning. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data analysis, CRM software for managing customer relationships, and project management platforms to streamline workflows.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Regulations, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, Capacity Management, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Billing, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.7 (752) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis
★ 4.5 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Content Strategy, Video Production, Content Development and Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Calendar Management, Production Process, Ideation, Digital Marketing Tools, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Procurement, Price Negotiation, Data Entry, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Correspondence, Order Entry, Order Processing, Vendor Contracts, Strategic Sourcing, Business Writing, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business Communication, Accounts Payable, Contract Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), User Accounts, Payroll Reporting, Record Keeping, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Accounting Records, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Ledgers (Accounting), Reconciliation, Merchant Services, Accounting Software, Payroll, Vendor Relationship Management, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Payroll Administration, Bookkeeping
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Responsible AI, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Brainstorming, Animations
★ 4.5 (91) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Performance Improvement, Process Optimization
★ 4.8 (18) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Equities, Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Global Marketing, Market Share, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Forecasting, Financial Statements, International Finance, Financial Regulations, Cash Flows, Underwriting
★ 4.8 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Validation, File Management
★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Drive Engagement, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.4 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Formal Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Program Standards, Education and Training, Child Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Curriculum Planning, Training Programs, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Human Development, Empathy
★ 4.8 (325) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Productivity, Organizational Skills, Journals, Digital Design, Design, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Design Software, Graphical Tools
★ 4.4 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours