Business management courses can help you learn strategic planning, financial analysis, team leadership, and operations management. You can build skills in project management, effective communication, and performance evaluation. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, Gantt charts, and CRM software, that support organizing tasks, tracking progress, and managing customer relationships.

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Data Collection, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Kaizen Methodology, Process Analysis, Probability Distribution, Regression Analysis, Business Process, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Management, Team Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Capacity Planning, Change Control, Change Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Performance, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Management, Waterfall Methodology, Technical Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Maintenance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Gap Analysis, Business Planning, Variance Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Trustworthiness, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, People Development
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Rapport Building, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Client Services, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, E-Commerce, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing, Product Improvement, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Portfolio Management, Presentations, Generative AI Agents, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Sprint Planning, Project Management, Project Planning, Workflow Management, Project Coordination, Work Breakdown Structure, Process Mapping, Agile Project Management, Accountability, Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Management Accounting, Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Metrics, Business Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Backlogs, Stakeholder Communications, Timelines, Project Management, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Portfolio Management, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Enterprise Sales, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Selling Techniques, Sales Training, B2B Sales, Sales Management, Sales, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Sales Prospecting, Sales Enablement, Consultative Selling, Generative AI Agents, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management, Business Process, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Specialized Accounting, Accounting Records, Cost Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Strategic Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks