Business Administration courses can help you learn financial management, marketing strategies, organizational behavior, and operations management. You can build skills in effective leadership, strategic planning, and data analysis to drive business decisions. Many courses introduce tools like Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, CRM software for customer relationship management, and project management platforms to streamline operations.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operational Analysis, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Planning, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Database Administration, Apache Hadoop, Database Design, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, Data Pipelines, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Database Management, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Financial Analysis, Financial Regulation, Business Continuity, Financial Systems, Data Management, Financial Controls, Capital Markets
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Design and Product, Product Roadmaps, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Agile Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Business Risk Management, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy, Probability, Quantitative Research, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Collaboration, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, New Product Development, Cognitive flexibility, Entrepreneurial Finance, Open Mindset, Leadership
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Branding, Target Market, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Content Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Brand Awareness, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Asset Protection, Case Law, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Packaging and Labeling, Case Studies, Asset Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Creativity, Legal Risk, Strategic Planning, Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Goal Setting, Performance Measurement, Team Performance Management, Smart Goals, Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Budgets, Strategic Decision-Making, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Price Negotiation, Product Management, Marketing Strategies, Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Merchandising, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Stress Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, Advocacy, Employee Assistance Programs, Occupational Health, Employee Relations, Empathy, Resilience, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Health Care Administration
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, ChatGPT, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months