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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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    Coursera

    Navigating Business Careers: Networks, Teams, Expertise

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Case Studies, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Professional Networking, Professionalism, Teamwork, Team Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Relationship Building, Branding, Brand Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Goal Setting, Mentorship, Goal-Oriented, Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Beginner’s Guide to Business Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Follow Through, Personal Attributes, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Chris Croft Training

    Entrepreneurship: MBA-level tips for business leaders

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Strategic Marketing, People Development, Operational Efficiency, Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship, Talent Management, Sales Strategy, Growth Strategies, Sales Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Operations, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Management, Business Planning, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Shaping Your Professional Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Influencing, Relationship Management, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Communication, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Sales Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Sales Development, Sales, Rapport Building, Value Propositions, Sales Pipelines, Lead Generation, General Sales Practices, User Research, Sales Process, Persona Development, Cold Calling, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Doing Business in China Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Business Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing Communications, Proposal Development, Product Planning, Video Production, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Consulting, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Product Development, Value Propositions, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Business Strategy and New Venture Design

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements, Market Opportunities, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, New Business Development, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Management, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Team Building, Health Systems

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Commercial Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Acumen, Competitive Analysis, Sales Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Leadership, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Sales, Business Planning, Financial Acumen, Leadership, Campaign Planning, Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Wharton Business Foundations Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Design, Business, Marketing Planning, Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy, Accounting, Writing, Finance, Financial Accounting

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Performance Management, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Management Training And Development, Case Studies, Empathy, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Oral Expression, Workforce Development, Professional Networking, Communication

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    English for Running a Successful Business

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Sustainable Business, Project Management, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Oral Expression, Corporate Sustainability, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, Business Reporting, Vocabulary

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

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    Business Models for Technology Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Business Transformation, Innovation, Internet Of Things, Technology Strategies, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Business Technologies, Business Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Market Trend, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Navigating Business Careers: Networks, Teams, Expertise: Coursera
  • The Beginner’s Guide to Business Negotiation: Coursera
  • Entrepreneurship: MBA-level tips for business leaders: Chris Croft Training
  • Shaping Your Professional Brand: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of Sales Success: LearnQuest
  • Doing Business in China Capstone: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Healthcare Business Strategy and New Venture Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Commercial Awareness: Coursera
  • Wharton Business Foundations Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
  • Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace: Coursera

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