Business consulting courses can help you learn strategic analysis, project management, client engagement, and effective communication techniques. You can build skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and developing actionable recommendations for clients. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and project management software, that support implementing strategies and tracking progress in consulting projects.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Query Languages, Consolidation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Apache Spark
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Case Studies, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Accounting, Capital Markets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Performance marketing, Email Automation, Marketing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Schedules, Estimation, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Project Management, Scheduling, Timelines, Work Breakdown Structure, Budgeting, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Matrix Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Product Planning, Content Creation, Intellectual Property, Digital Publishing, Writing and Editing, Subcontracting, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Branding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Thought Leadership, Social Media Content, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Personal Development, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategy, Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Generative AI Agents, Microsoft Power Platform, AI Security, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Governance, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Mitigation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Fundraising, Presentations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Project Finance, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Private Equity, Verbal Communication Skills
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Rapport Building, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Solution Selling, Customer Insights
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Labor Compliance, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Team Management, Manufacturing Processes, Communication Strategies, Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks