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    Find the Best Business Analysis Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing

      Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Internal Controls, Financial Auditing, External Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Audit Planning, Financial Controls, Verification And Validation, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Probability & Statistics

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Retail Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Innovation, E-Commerce

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      273 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Analytics Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Requirements, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Building High-Performing Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Mindfulness, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      ISC2

      ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Public Key Infrastructure, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, OSI Models, Network Security, Encryption, Authentications, Mobile Security, Operational Risk, Security Awareness, Authorization (Computing)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Quantitative Research

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Marketing, Target Market, Sample Size Determination, Quality Control

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Database systems

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Information Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Analytics, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Store

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      683 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Strategy and Game Theory for Management

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Business Leadership, Market Dynamics, Organizational Change, Economics, Digital Media Strategy, Market Opportunities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advertising, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IE Business School

      From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Production Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Branding, Creative Design, Proposal Development, Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Photography, Presentations, Brainstorming, Campaign Management, Creativity, Persona Development, Target Audience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Timelines, Taking Meeting Minutes, Concision, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Business Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Document Management, Project Schedules, Text Mining

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Art of Visual Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Proposal Development, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Creativity, Timelines, File Management, Quality Assurance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Retail Marketing Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Data Analytics Foundations: DeepLearning.AI
    • Building High-Performing Teams: University of Pennsylvania
    • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
    • Quantitative Research: University of California, Davis
    • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategy and Game Theory for Management: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories: IE Business School

    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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