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    Understand the foundations of business for starting and managing companies. Learn about marketing, finance, operations, and strategy.

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Management, Capacity Planning, Process Analysis, Finance, Process Improvement, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Go To Market Strategy, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Product Development, Financial Accounting, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Marketing, Human Capital, Decision Making, Corporate Finance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Media Planning, Data Storytelling, Google Ads, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Loyalty Programs, E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Customer Retention, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Campaign Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Stakeholder Engagement, Gap Analysis, User Story, Business Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Elicitation, Microsoft Excel, Business Requirements, Microsoft Visio, Data Modeling, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Excel Formulas, Business Analysis, Power BI, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Foundations of Positive Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Optimism, Positivity, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Psychological Evaluations, Empathy, Positive Behavior Support, Research Methodologies, Growth Mindedness, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Self-Awareness, Surveys, Research Design, Data Collection, Persistence, Empowerment

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Analysis & Process Management

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Management, Business Solutions, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia

      Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Stakeholder Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Plan Execution, Peer Review, New Business Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Milestones (Project Management), Innovation, Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Foundations of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Financial Accounting, Brand Management, Income Statement, Team Motivation, Balance Sheet, People Management, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Accounting, Operational Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Market Share, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Analysis, Leadership, Finance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Foundations of Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Analysis

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Launch Your Online Business

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Branding, E-Commerce, Customer Analysis, Brand Management, Web Content, Web Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Product Quality (QA/QC), Business Modeling, Web Design and Development, Marketing Strategies, Business Planning, Business Operations, Value Propositions, Content Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      857 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Investments, Financial Regulation, Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Equities, Underwriting, Securities (Finance), Lending and Underwriting, Market Dynamics, Governance, Insurance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Foundations of Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Economics, Resource Management, Business Process

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Business Foundations: University of Pennsylvania
    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
    • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft
    • Foundations of Positive Psychology: University of Pennsylvania
    • Business Analysis & Process Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Business Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
    • Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Foundations of Business Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Launch Your Online Business: The State University of New York

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