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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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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Options: Exploring a New Career

    Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Market Opportunities, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Personal Development, Market Research, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Gap Analysis, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Jira: Navigate, Track, and Organize

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, User Story, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Issue Tracking, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: Negotiating for Financial Success

    Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Contract Negotiation, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Test Case, Software Configuration Management, Test Automation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Technical Review, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing, Test Engineering, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Human Factors

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Copilot in Microsoft 365 for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Presentations, Microsoft Outlook, Email Automation, AI powered creativity, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Workflow Management, Editing, AI Integrations, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issue, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Plant Operations and Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Radiation Protection, Sustainable Engineering, Physics, Natural Resource Management, Behavioral Economics, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    222 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Master AI for Digital Marketing & Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Gemini, Multimodal Prompts, AI powered creativity, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Search Engine Optimization, Podcasting, Social Media Content, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Art History

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Generative AI, API Testing, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Programming Interface (API), Fine-tuning, Computer Programming, Key Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Recognizing Team Members

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, People Development, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Employee Engagement, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Mindfulness

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Liderar equipes

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Willingness To Learn, Performance Management, Open Mindset, Leadership, Goal Setting, Organizational Structure, Lifelong Learning, Coordination, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Career Options: Exploring a New Career: Kennesaw State University
  • Jira: Navigate, Track, and Organize: Coursera
  • Community Awareness: Negotiating for Financial Success: University of Michigan
  • Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Copilot in Microsoft 365 for Beginners: Packt
  • Strategy and Implementation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Master AI for Digital Marketing & Content Creation: LearnKartS
  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba

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