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Business Fundamentals Courses

Business fundamentals courses can help you learn financial analysis, marketing strategies, operations management, and organizational behavior. You can build skills in effective communication, critical thinking, and strategic planning. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data analysis, CRM software for customer management, and project management platforms to streamline workflows, showing how these skills apply in real business environments.

Popular Business Fundamentals Courses and Certifications


  • H

    Howard University

    Foundations of Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Systems Security, E-Commerce, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Customer Relationship Management, Security Strategy

    4.7 stars, 74 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (74) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Keller Williams

    Sales Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Value Propositions, Real Estate Sales, Brand Marketing, Branding, Market Opportunities, Property Management, Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Real Estate, Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Relationship Building

    4.8 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Management, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Business Strategies, Human Resources, Growth Strategies, Delegation Skills, Business Management, Employee Coaching, Recruitment, Employee Training, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Communication

    4.7 stars, 633 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (633) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Marketing Fundamentals and Strategy Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Performance Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Design, Performance Improvement, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Analysis, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing, Performance Metric, Business

    5 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (29) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Quantitative Foundations for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Calculus, Algebra, Derivatives

    4.1 stars, 426 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (426) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Lean Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Process Mapping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Kanban Principles, Process Analysis, Employee Engagement, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Leadership, Waste Minimization

    4.6 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (83) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations, Decision Making, Leadership, Performance Appraisal, Business Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to Business Valuation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Reconciliation, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Presentations

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of London

    Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Auditing, Analysis, Business Analysis Tools

    4.6 stars, 336 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (336) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentals of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Networking, Leadership and Management, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 4.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Logistics Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation Management, Transportation Operations, Logistics, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Management, Containerization, Decision Making

    5 stars, 19 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (19) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Equities, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Cash Flows

    4 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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