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Business courses can help you learn financial analysis, marketing strategies, project management, and operations optimization. You can build skills in negotiation tactics, data analytics, and effective leadership techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, CRM software for customer relationship management, and project management platforms to streamline workflows.

Popular Online Business Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Data, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Acumen, Cost Accounting, Performance Metric, Operating Budget, Cost Benefit Analysis, Performance Management, Operational Performance Management, General Accounting, Data Analysis, Planning

    4.8 stars, 130 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    Meta

    Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Instagram, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media, Online Advertising, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Content Creation, Copywriting, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, Information Privacy, Brand Management

    4.8 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Model Optimization, Logistic Regression, Probability Distribution, Vocabulary

    4.6 stars, 9.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (9.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Foundations of Positive Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Science and Research, Psychological Evaluations, Persistence, Stress Management, Composure, Quantitative Research, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Mental Health, School Psychology, Gerontology, Psychosocial Assessments, Experimentation, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Meditation & Breathwork, Creativity, Mindfulness

    4.8 stars, 8.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Constructive Feedback, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Policies, Performance Measurement

    4.8 stars, 16K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (16K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Finance and Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Accounting, Finance, Inventory Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Financial Forecasting, Equities, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Corporate Finance

    4.6 stars, 14K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (14K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
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  • I

    IE Business School

    Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Market Analysis, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Market Research, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Product Lining, Business Research, Strategic Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Value Propositions, Customer Acquisition Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Management, Target Market, Decision Making, Marketing

    4.5 stars, 6.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Data Wrangling, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Data Presentation, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Machine Learning Methods, Big Data, Cloud Security, Data Science

    4.7 stars, 52K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (52K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for management professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Productivity, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Innovation, Operational Efficiency

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Regression Analysis, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Systems, Inventory Control, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Planning, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Commercialization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Product Management, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Product Management, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, Customer experience improvement, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Transformation, Risk Appetite, Risk Analysis, Negotiation, Leadership and Management, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management

    4.7 stars, 4.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising: Meta
  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Foundations of Positive Psychology: University of Pennsylvania
  • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Finance and Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
  • Marketing Strategy: IE Business School
  • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM
  • AI agents and creator tools for management professionals: AI Business School
  • Supply Chain Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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