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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Return On Investment, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Leadership and Management, Benefits Administration, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Strategy, Market Share, Value Propositions, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Metrics, Consumer Behaviour, Storytelling, Case Studies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Generative AI Agents, Project Planning, Organizational Skills, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Project Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Process Development, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Adaptability, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Proposal Development, Cash Management, Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Development, Goal Setting, Delegation Skills, Culture Transformation, Relationship Management, AI Enablement, Self-Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Brand Awareness, Product Management, Brand Loyalty, Product Strategy, Product Planning, New Product Development, Internal Communications, Design and Product, Employee Engagement, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, IT Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Technical Management, Project Planning, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Communication Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Marketing, Scheduling, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours