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    Find the Best Business Analysis Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Statistics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Human Resources Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Training and Development, Performance Metric, Compensation Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, HVAC, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Process Analysis, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Culture, Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Literacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Storytelling, Box Plots, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google

      Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Document Management, Network Analysis, Splunk, Technical Documentation, TCP/IP, Network Protocols

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Vertex AI Search for Retail

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Real Time Data, Dashboard, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), CI/CD, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Image Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis Software, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Washington

      Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Data Mining, Computer Vision, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Process Mining: Data science in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Data Mining, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Data Processing, Performance Analysis, Big Data, Real Time Data, Data Science, Verification And Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
    • Statistics with Python: University of Michigan
    • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary: University of California, Davis
    • IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project: IBM
    • Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response: Google
    • Vertex AI Search for Retail: Google Cloud
    • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: IBM
    • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network

    Why Learn Business Analysis?

    Business analysis is the process of identifying needs, uncovering insights, and recommending solutions that drive organizational improvement. It bridges the gap between data and decision-making across industries like finance, technology, and operations. Learning business analysis equips you to solve problems, support strategy, and contribute to smarter business outcomes.

    Skills you can learn in Business Strategy

    Modeling (25)
    Market (economics) (21)
    Plan (19)
    Planning (16)
    Strategic Management (16)
    Business Model (13)
    Operations Management (13)
    Analytics (12)
    Evaluation (12)
    Project Management (11)
    Supply Chain (10)
    Decision-making (9)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Business Analysis

    Top courses include Microsoft Business Analysis Fundamentals, CBAP training from the Starweaver, and Professional Certificate from IBM. You can learn core business analysis skills, tools, and techniques used in real-world roles.‎

    Yes. Many courses allow you to audit for free, giving you access to video lessons and readings. If you’d like to complete assignments and earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to gather and analyze data, identify business needs, model processes, and communicate insights to stakeholders. Courses often include training in tools like Excel, SQL, Tableau, or business process modeling techniques.‎

    No experience is required. Beginner-friendly courses are available and will walk you through the basics of business analysis, decision-making, and working with data.‎

    Yes. Business analysts are in demand across industries. Completing a course or certificate on Coursera can help you develop practical, job-ready skills and demonstrate your knowledge to employers through a portfolio or credential.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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