Business Consulting

Business Consulting is a practice of providing professional advice to organizations to improve their performance and efficiency. Coursera's Business Consulting catalogue equips you with the necessary skills to analyze businesses, identify problems, and propose solutions to enhance their value. You'll learn about strategic planning, project management, business process improvement, change management, and organizational design. You'll also gain insights into various industry-specific consulting strategies, and learn to communicate effectively with stakeholders, manage client relationships, and lead teams to implement recommended changes. This skill is essential for aspiring consultants, business analysts, and those looking to drive improvements within their organizations.

7credentials

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Emory University
Management Consulting
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Consulting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Business Research, Lean Six Sigma, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving, Data Quality, Analytical Skills
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
2.2K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
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Emory University
Introduction to Management Consulting
Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Problem Solving, Analysis, Client Services, Business Analytics, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Change Management, Complex Problem Solving
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
1.4K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Emory University
Getting a Consulting Job
Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Project Management, Case Studies, Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Communication
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
467 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Emory University
Consulting Presentations and Storytelling
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Management Consulting, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Data Visualization Software, Concision, Expectation Management
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
380 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Emory University
Consulting Tools and Tips
Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Business Research, Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Data Modeling, Supply Chain, Interviewing Skills, Trend Analysis, Business Strategy
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
381 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Doing Business in China
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Leadership, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
639 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Doing Business in China Capstone
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Product Promotion, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Product Development, Market Analysis
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Fractal Analytics
Generative AI for Business Consultants
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Consulting, Management Consulting, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Security
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
184 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
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Emory University
Consulting Approach to Problem Solving
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Consulting, Problem Solving, Management Consulting, Data Quality, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Business Consulting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Consultative Approaches, Project Scoping, Client Services
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
414 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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University of Colorado Boulder
Crisis Management and Crisis Communication
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Strategic Communication, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Business Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication, Critical Thinking
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Competitive Strategy and Organization Design
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Research, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Growth Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Analysis
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
3.7K reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Sustainability Consulting
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Consulting, Business Consulting, Environmental Management Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment, Analysis
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months