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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


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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Improvement, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Accounting, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Corporate Tax, Team Leadership, Social Determinants Of Health, Marketing Analytics, Financial Auditing, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Business Strategy, Variance Analysis, Generative AI, Financial Market

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Coursera

    Professional Sales Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Enterprise Sales, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Selling Techniques, Sales Training, B2B Sales, Sales Management, Sales, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Sales Prospecting, Sales Enablement, Consultative Selling, Generative AI Agents, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management, Business Process, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Cash Management

    4.8
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    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Managing the Company of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Innovation, Coordination, People Management, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Mastering Sales Negotiations and Closure

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Storytelling, Behavioral Economics, Business Research, Value Propositions, Active Listening, Market Research, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sales Pipelines, Marketing Psychology, Digital Communications, Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Marketing in a Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Innovation, Customer Engagement, Emerging Technologies, Product Development, Price Negotiation

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Procurement & Sourcing Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Strategic Sourcing, Document Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Business Writing, Cost Benefit Analysis, Vendor Management, Business Communication, Market Research, Cost Management, Risk Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Analysis, Workflow Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Contract Compliance, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze and Shortlist Top Suppliers

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Report Writing, Risk Mitigation, Business Modeling, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Analysis, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Communication, Data Analysis, Negotiation, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Brand Management, Human Learning, Customer Insights, Market Research, Business Ethics, Marketing, Advertising, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Web Content, Technical Documentation, Writing, Report Writing, Collaborative Software, Editing, Productivity, Collaboration, Computer Literacy, Business Communication, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentos de Finanzas Empresariales

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Capital Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Business Mathematics, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Microsoft Excel, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Loans

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Collaboration, Financial Modeling, Creative Thinking, Financial Forecasting, Brainstorming, Presentations, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Technical Management, Ideation, Open Mindset, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Professional Sales Mastery: Coursera
  • Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting: IESE Business School
  • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London
  • Mastering Sales Negotiations and Closure: LearnQuest
  • Marketing in a Digital World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Procurement & Sourcing Operations: Coursera
  • Analyze and Shortlist Top Suppliers: Coursera
  • An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing : Copenhagen Business School
  • Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2: Logical Operations

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