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      EDUCBA

      Sales Foundations 101: Core Techniques for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Analysis, Governance, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Talent Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Sales Operations, Target Market, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Sales Training, Oral Expression, Market Share, Sales Process, Business

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      AI Foundations for Business Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Liberty Mutual Insurance

      Foundations of Insurance

      Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Insurance Sales, Underwriting, Business Risk Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Policy Analysis

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Building a Strong Business Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Target Market, User Research, Marketing, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Strategies, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Product Development, Search Engine Optimization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Keyword Research, Financial Acumen, Business Strategy, People Development, Digital Marketing, Cash Management, Strategic Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Leadership and Management, Content Marketing, Leadership Development, Budget Management, Accounting, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      706 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Business, Marketing, Economics, Advertising, Market Dynamics, Case Studies, Business Solutions, Market Analysis, Product Strategy, Business Planning, Complex Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      Foundations of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      International Business Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Management Training And Development, Descriptive Statistics, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Data Presentation, Professional Networking, Business Mathematics, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Team Management, Business Strategy, Professionalism, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, International Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      TOGAF 10 Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Business Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Information Technology Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Solution Architecture, Stakeholder Communications, Data Architecture, Governance, Infrastructure Architecture, Gap Analysis, Business Transformation, Change Management, Application Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Loans, Finance, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Securities (Finance), Mortgage Loans, Financial Market, Equities, Investments, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Microsoft Excel, Financial Management, Business Mathematics, Financial Planning, Financial Modeling, Spreadsheet Software

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Team Management, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Recruitment Strategies

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

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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, Trustworthiness, Professionalism, Personal Integrity, Business Administration, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Leadership Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Case Studies, Corporate Sustainability, Conflict Management, Team Leadership

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Sales Foundations 101: Core Techniques for Success: EDUCBA
    • AI Foundations for Business Professionals: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Foundations of Insurance: Liberty Mutual Insurance
    • Building a Strong Business Foundation: Packt
    • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools: Board Infinity
    • Foundations of Finance: University of Cambridge
    • International Business Essentials: University of London
    • TOGAF 10 Foundation: EDUCBA
    • Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making: University of Michigan

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