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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


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    Coursera

    Création D'Identité Visuelle En Utilisant Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Style Guides, Logo Design, Marketing Design, Brand Strategy, Marketing Materials, Branding, Brand Marketing, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Media Strategy, File Management, Multimedia

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnKartS

    Program Management: Governance & Lifecycle Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Program Management, Governance, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications, Benefits Administration, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Program Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Program Implementation, Program Standards, Program Evaluation, Project Implementation, Knowledge Transfer

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Predictive Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Statistical Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Model Optimization, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Data Wrangling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Manipulation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Data Science, Query Languages, File Management, Debugging, Performance Improvement, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Linux Cloud and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Linux Administration, Devops Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software Versioning, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Software As A Service, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Coordination, Process Improvement, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Risk Management, Cost Control

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Techniques for Strategic Account Management

    Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Account Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross Selling, Upselling, Sales Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Relationship Management, Drive Engagement, Virtual Teams, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Consultative Approaches, Vendor Management, Business Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management, Driving engagement, Stakeholder Management, Consultative Selling, Market Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issue, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Geostatistics, Water Resources, Production Process, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Hydraulics, Geospatial Mapping, Process Analysis, Microbiology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Investment Banking & Financial Market Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Banking Services, Investments, Financial Regulations, Investment Management, Financial Sales, Financial Trading, Financial Analysis, Bank Regulations, Economic Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Behavioral Economics, Brokerage, Market Analysis, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Underwriting

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Discover and List Your Best Suppliers

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Performance Management, Keyword Research, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de Financiamento com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Financial Analysis, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Loans, Financial Planning, General Lending, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Création D'Identité Visuelle En Utilisant Canva: Coursera
  • Program Management: Governance & Lifecycle Domains: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Predictive Modeling: University of Minnesota
  • Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel: Logical Operations
  • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam: Packt
  • Advanced Techniques for Strategic Account Management: LearnQuest
  • Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs: Arizona State University
  • Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production: L&T EduTech
  • Analyze Investment Banking & Financial Market Systems: EDUCBA

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