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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Performance Appraisal, Negotiation, Human Resource Strategy, Culture Transformation, Applicant Tracking Systems, Performance Review, Talent Management, Strategic Leadership, Employee Engagement, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Conflict Management, Employee Retention, Compensation Management, Responsible AI, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Generative AI, Employee Onboarding
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Resource Allocation, Customer Retention, Regression Analysis, Customer Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Brand Management, Market Share, Business Metrics, Statistical Analysis, Return On Investment, Trend Analysis, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Copywriting, Writing, Professional Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Process Improvement, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Workflow Management, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Forecasting, Budgeting, Demand Generation, Hotel Operations, Asset Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Marketing, Target Market, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing Channel, Business Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Sales, Solution Selling, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Communication, Sales Prospecting, Negotiation, Customer Engagement, Business Ethics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Relationship Building, Personalized Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Data Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Project Management Software, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, B2B Sales, Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Sales Training, Sales, Enterprise Sales, Sales Development, Negotiation, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Advertising Sales, Phone Sales, Inside Sales, Regional Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Presentations, Price Negotiation, Sales Enablement, Prospecting and Qualification
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, IT Automation, Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, OSI Models, IT Infrastructure, Version Control, General Networking, Desktop Support, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, Security Strategy, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Risk Mitigation, Supplier Relationship Management, Risk Management, Supplier Performance Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Contingency Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, B2B Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Enterprise Sales, Value Propositions, Performance Metric, Upselling, Technical Sales, Sales, Cross Selling, Overcoming Objections, Sales Presentations, Negotiation, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Sales Prospecting, Personal Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Training, Communication, User Research, Mentorship, Negotiation, Persona Development, Process Optimization, B2B Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Analysis, Employee Coaching, Forecasting, Self-Awareness, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months