Business analytics courses can help you learn data visualization, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and decision-making frameworks. You can build skills in interpreting complex datasets, identifying trends, and communicating insights effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, Tableau, and Python, that support analyzing data and creating impactful visual reports. You'll also explore key topics such as data mining, performance metrics, and customer segmentation, all of which are vital for driving informed business strategies.

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Information Management, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Writing, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Statistics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Sales Pipelines, Power BI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Microsoft Teams, Order Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Marketing Automation, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Legal Risk, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business, Personal Injury Law, Legal Strategy, New Business Development, Civil Law, Contract Compliance, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Business Planning, Lawsuits, Fundraising
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Product Management, Market Opportunities, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Generative AI, Customer Insights, Innovation, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Internal Controls, External Auditing, Financial Auditing, Audit Planning, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Fraud detection, Business Strategies, Verification And Validation, Business Risk Management, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Probability & Statistics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Markov Model, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Organizational Change, AI Product Strategy, Operational Efficiency, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Engagement, Technology Roadmaps, Change Management, Google Gemini, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Corporate Sustainability, Prompt Engineering, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Negotiation, International Relations, Rapport Building, Diplomacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks