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      Board Infinity

      ASP.NET Core Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Professional Development, Peer Review, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal-Oriented, Adaptability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Finance for Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Decision Making, Personal Development, Stress Management, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      London Business School

      Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Influencing, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Howard University

      Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Process, Financial Modeling, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain and Business

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Modeling, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Intellectual Property

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Improvement Process

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

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      Board Infinity

      Case-Based Frameworks for Mastering Management Consulting

      Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Growth Strategies, Due Diligence, Strategic Thinking, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Solutions, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Fundamentos de Negócios

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Management, Finance, Business, People Management, Corporate Finance, Organizational Structure, Financial Management, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Advanced Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Analysis, International Finance, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Mergers & Acquisitions

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

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Strategic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Continuous Monitoring, Market Dynamics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ASP.NET Core Foundation: Board Infinity
    • Foundations of Leadership: Johns Hopkins University
    • Finance for Decision-Making: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility: London Business School
    • Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving: Howard University
    • Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Blockchain and Business: INSEAD
    • The Foundations of Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
    • Case-Based Frameworks for Mastering Management Consulting: Board Infinity
    • Fundamentos de Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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