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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


  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    The fundamentals of hotel distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Hotel Operations, Marketing Channel, Revenue Management, Direct Selling, Direct Marketing, Travel Arrangements, Booking (Sales), E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Growth Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Web Design and Development, Content Optimization

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Organizational Concepts and Language

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Effectiveness, Analytical Skills, Organizational Structure, General Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Value Propositions

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Google Ads for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment

    4.4 stars, 6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Estimation, Risk Management, Project Management, Communication Planning, Planning, Quality Management, Change Control, Project Scoping, Milestones (Project Management), Budget Management

    4.7 stars, 31K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (31K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    AI for Customer care

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI Orchestration, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Facebook: Mobile, Messenger & Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, digital literacy, Social Media, Communication, Social Media Marketing, Media and Communications, Data Sharing, Social Skills, Social Media Strategy, Community Development, Relationship Building, Online Advertising, Information Privacy, Collaboration, Content Management, Group Policy, File Management, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    Free trial
  • 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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular online business courses

  • The fundamentals of hotel distribution: ESSEC Business School
  • Organizational Concepts and Language: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera
  • Foundations of Positive Psychology: University of Pennsylvania
  • Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
  • Project Management Principles and Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • AI for Customer care: AI Business School
  • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
  • Facebook: Mobile, Messenger & Groups: John Wiley & Sons

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