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Business Skills Courses

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.

Popular Business Skills Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    How to create Social Media graphics using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de la Planificación Financiera con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Management, Cash Flows, Financial Forecasting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Acumen, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Estimation, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Retail Management Strategies: Apply & Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Case Studies, Retail Store Operations, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Milestones (Project Management), Growth Strategies, Organizational Strategy

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Foundations of Effective Sales Pipeline Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Development, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Training, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Sales Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Macquarie University

    Online education: The foundations of online teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Teaching, Virtual Environment, AI literacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    311 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    إنشاء تصاميم تسويقية مذهلة باستخدام كانفا

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Design, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Unpacking Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Self-Awareness, Mitigation, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainable Development, Data Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Professional Development, Contract Management, Waste Minimization, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Project Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    109 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Working Capital, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Gross Profit, Analysis, Depreciation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Procurement: From Specs to POs

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Order Processing, Order Entry, Operations, Supplier Relationship Management, Standard Operating Procedure, Material Requirements Planning, Contract Compliance, Business Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Copilot for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Calendar Management, Meeting Facilitation, Project Coordination, Setting Appointments, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Word, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Proposal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Creating a Technology Startup Company

    Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, Target Market, Persona Development, Operational Performance Management, Target Audience, Market Opportunities, Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Analysis, Operational Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Planning, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, People Management, New Product Development, Governance, Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to create Social Media graphics using Canva: Coursera
  • Fundamentos de la Planificación Financiera con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Retail Management Strategies: Apply & Analyze: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of Effective Sales Pipeline Management: Coursera
  • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
  • إنشاء تصاميم تسويقية مذهلة باستخدام كانفا: Coursera
  • Unpacking Unconscious Bias in the Workplace: Coursera
  • Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals: Arizona State University
  • Financial Accounting: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Procurement: From Specs to POs: Coursera

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