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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


  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Teaching, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Human Learning, Special Education, Behavioral Management, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles, Driving engagement, Habit Formation

    ★ 4.9 (130) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Account Executives

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Account Management, Proposal Writing, Sales Enablement, Proposal Development, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Market Opportunities, Workflow Management, Innovation, Business Ethics, Customer Communications Management, AI Integrations, Customer Relationship Management

    ★ 4.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Theatre and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Diplomacy, Intercultural Competence, Public History, European History, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Research Methodologies, Research, Economics, Business Management

    ★ 4.7 (243) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Mercado e Títulos de Renda Fixa e de Renda Variável

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Equities, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Securities Trading, Investments, Financial Management, Futures Exchange, Risk Management

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Selenium

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Debugging, Scripting, Automation, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    ★ 4.7 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to PMP and Agile Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Stakeholder Management, Team Management

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Hospital Experience, Personalized Campaigns, Decision Intelligence, Patient Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Systems Integration, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) - US

    Skills you'll gain: Record Keeping, Fraud detection, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Regulatory Requirements, Bank Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Financial Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Compliance Auditing, Financial Auditing, Transaction Processing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Banking Services, Banking, Cash Management, Finance, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Product Management and Lean Startup Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Target Market, Agile Product Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Product Improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, User Experience, Business Metrics, Lean Methodologies, Persona Development, Product Management, Agile Methodology, New Product Development, Performance Measurement, Web Analytics, Product Marketing, User Feedback, Business Operations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Team Building: Create Engaging Events for Hybrid Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Workplace inclusivity, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Drive Engagement, Virtual Teams, Rapport Building, Event Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Follow Through

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategy and Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Risk Analysis, Productivity, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Business Priorities, Program Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Project Coordination, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Safety Essentials for a Productive Workforce

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Occupational Health, Injury Prevention, Lifting Ability, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Electrical Safety, Personal protective equipment, Productivity, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Quality Assessment, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • GenAI for Account Executives: Coursera
  • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Mercado e Títulos de Renda Fixa e de Renda Variável: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Introduction to Selenium: Coursera
  • Introduction to PMP and Agile Methodologies: Packt
  • Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
  • Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) - US: SkillUp
  • Product Management and Lean Startup Principles: John Wiley & Sons
  • Team Building: Create Engaging Events for Hybrid Teams: Skillshare

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