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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Customer Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Operational Excellence, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Branding, Financial Accounting, Marketing, People Management, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance
★ 4.7 (27K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Stress Management
★ 4.4 (25) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Cold Calling, Sales Training, General Sales Practices, Phone Sales, Sales, Closing (Sales), Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Sales Development, Sales Presentation, Specialized Sales, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Sales Prospecting, B2B Sales, Sales Operations, Retail Sales, Enterprise Sales, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Diversity Awareness, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Digital Communications
★ 5 (33) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Operating Budget, Budget Management, Business Strategy, Resource Allocation, Business Strategies, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Marketing Strategies, Capital Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Finance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Financial Acumen, Prompt Engineering, Strategic Decision-Making, Budgeting, Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Organizational Strategy, Financial Data, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Digital Transformation
★ 4.8 (53) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Sales Presentations, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Business Planning, Public Speaking, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, English Language
★ 4.7 (5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Data Presentation, Leadership and Management, Professional Networking, Business Mathematics, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Strategy, Professionalism, Time Management, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Business Strategies
★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Business Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Team Leadership, Content Creation, Forecasting, Marketing Strategies, Cost Control, Strategic Planning, Storytelling
★ 4.7 (850) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Empathy, Constructive Feedback, Stress Management, Culture Transformation, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Strategies
★ 4.8 (4.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Assertiveness, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy, Team Motivation, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Presentations, Oral Expression, Communication, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Composure, Public Speaking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics, Business Mathematics, Productivity Software, Data Integrity, Business Reporting, Automation, Data Management
★ 4.9 (64K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
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