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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Créer une présentation d’entreprise sur Microsoft Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Sales Presentation, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Target Audience, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Value Propositions, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Business Communication, Business Process

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Analytics, Data Management, Contract Management, Decision Making, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operations Management

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Business Management, Sociology, Compliance Management, Psychology, Case Studies, Mindfulness

    ★ 4.8 (431) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, Media Production, Content Creation, AI literacy, Creativity, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Media Strategy, AI Workflows, Media and Communications, Content Strategy, Content Optimization, Content Management, Compliance Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Transformation, Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dubai College of Tourism

    Hospitality Pricing Strategies and Distribution Channels

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Loyalty Programs, Forecasting, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Market Dynamics, Hospitality Management, Revenue Forecasting, Hospitality and Food Services, Marketing Channel, Hospitality, Financial Forecasting, Hospitality Services, Hotels and Accommodations, Customer Retention, Brand Loyalty, Cost Management, Hotel Operations, Direct Selling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    UBITS

    Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Recognizing Others, Team Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Team Collaboration, Performance Measurement, Motivational Skills, Trustworthiness, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Culture Transformation, Performance Metric, Organizational Strategy, Goal Setting

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    What Are the 4 A’s of Marketing - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Product Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Management, Marketing Psychology, Product Planning, Marketing Strategies, Product Knowledge, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    UBITS

    Agile mindset: transforma la cultura de trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Kanban Principles, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Agile Methodology, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Leadership: Implementing DEI at Your Company

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Case Studies, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Intel

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, AI literacy, Automation, Responsible AI, B2B Sales

    ★ 4.5 (763) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI Healthcare Administration & Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Medical Coding, Patient Coordination, ChatGPT, Healthcare Project Management, Care Coordination, Electronic Medical Record, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Patient Communication, Health Information Management, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Technology Roadmaps, Change Management

    ★ 4.3 (58) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Literacy, Student Engagement, Storytelling, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Case Studies, Constructive Feedback, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.5 (60) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Créer une présentation d’entreprise sur Microsoft Powerpoint: Coursera
  • Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation: The State University of New York
  • Unethical Decision Making in Organizations: University of Lausanne
  • AI and Creativity: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Hospitality Pricing Strategies and Distribution Channels : Dubai College of Tourism
  • Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching: UBITS
  • What Are the 4 A’s of Marketing - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Agile mindset: transforma la cultura de trabajo: UBITS
  • Leadership: Implementing DEI at Your Company: Skillshare
  • AI Essentials : Intel

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