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Business Administration Courses

Business Administration courses can help you learn financial management, marketing strategies, organizational behavior, and operations management. You can build skills in effective leadership, strategic planning, and data analysis to drive business decisions. Many courses introduce tools like Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, CRM software for customer relationship management, and project management platforms to streamline operations.


Popular Business Administration Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leader Training

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Change Management, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Continuous Improvement Process, Persistence, Personal Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Conditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis

    4.7
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    255 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Negotiation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Science, Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Advertising, Organizational Change

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Financial Accounting Explained

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting Records, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Finance, Business Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Austral

    Estrategias de Redes Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, LinkedIn, Facebook, Content Strategy, Professional Networking, Instagram, Content Creation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budget Management, Lead Generation, Photography, Target Audience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    886 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Benefits Administration, Employee Onboarding, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Unilever

    Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Performance Reporting, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Return On Investment, MarTech

    4.7
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    323 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Estimating and Bidding in Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Cost Estimation, Building Information Modeling, Project Estimation, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Project Controls, Engineering Drawings, Construction Management, Estimation, Bidding, Design Specifications, Construction, Risk Analysis, Presentations, Business Communication

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Principles of Financial Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accruals, Depreciation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making, Problem Solving

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Internal Communications Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Culture

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Agile Leader Training: University of Colorado System
  • Conditional Formatting, Tables and Charts in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leadership Through Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera
  • Estrategias de Redes Sociales: Universidad Austral
  • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
  • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst: Unilever
  • Estimating and Bidding in Construction: University of California, Davis

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