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Yale University
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DeepLearning.AI
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Georgetown University
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University of North Texas
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University of North Texas
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assurance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Communication Planning, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Analysis, Branding, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Process Management, People Management, Strategic Marketing, Capital Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Finance, Inventory Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Portfolio Management, Capital Expenditure, Equities, Cash Flows, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Fraud detection, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Big Data, Business Strategies, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Security, Governance, Human Resources, Customer Data Management, Credit Risk, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Data Literacy, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Generative AI, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Business Logic, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Risk Mitigation, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Project Scoping, Data Visualization, Process Flow Diagrams, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Prompt Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Responsible AI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Process Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Return On Investment, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Income Statement, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Capital Expenditure, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Investments, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Intuit
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Payroll, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Inventory Accounting, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Payroll Tax, Inventory Control, Fixed Asset, Sales Tax, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Property Accounting
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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Macquarie University
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Project management, digital marketing, leadership, financial accounting, and strategic planning are some of the key skills you can learn with Coursera’s business courses. These courses are designed to support you in various roles and accelerate your growth in the business industry.
No. Coursera is designed to guide learners at every stage—from aspiring professionals to advanced specialists. Many of Coursera’s business courses don’t require prior experience. Foundational business courses cover essential management, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship concepts. Explore each course’s page to see the skills you’ll learn, their difficulty levels, and any recommended preparation, so you can start learning at a level that matches your business background.
The skills you build through Coursera’s Business courses can prepare you for roles in management, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, human resources, and business analysis. Designed with industry leaders like Meta, Google, and IBM, these courses offer industry-relevant skills in leadership, strategic planning, financial analysis, and project management—so you can start, shift, or advance your business career.
Yes, business courses on Coursera are recognized by employers, particularly courses from prestigious schools like Wharton and Yale, and companies like Google and IBM. You’ll learn vital skills in management, finance, marketing, and leadership. Completing Professional Certificates and Specializations is highly valued by employers for their comprehensive expertise, which aligns with current industry needs and strengthens your resume for business roles.
Coursera’s business courses offer a flexible, affordable way to build real-world business skills—without the time or cost of an MBA. Many are taught by professors from top MBA programs and focus on practical, real-world applications. You can learn on your own schedule, making these courses a wise choice for building skills or growing your business career.
Yes! Coursera offers free business courses through audit options, granting you access to expert-led videos and readings free of charge. Free versions typically exclude certificates, graded assignments, or instructor feedback. Full course features—including business certificates—are available in the paid course option or via a Coursera Plus subscription. Financial aid is available for eligible learners. Select the "Audit" option on the course enrollment page to explore free, top-rated education.
Coursera offers a variety of business programs, including Guided Projects for hands-on learning, in-depth Courses with video lectures and assignments, Specializations to deepen your business expertise, and Professional Certificates to boost your career readiness. Degrees are also available, offering a flexible and affordable way to earn credentials from leading universities.
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