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    Find the Best Business Analysis Course for Your Goals

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Return On Investment, Investment Banking, Cash Flows, Corporate Finance, Competitive Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Artificial Intelligence in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Network Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Blockchain, Cryptography, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Investments, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Management, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Logistics

      Skills you'll gain: Warehouse Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics, Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Operating Cost

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Real Time Data, Data Maintenance, Data Lakes, Data Storage, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Big Data, Tensorflow, Unstructured Data

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Applied Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Methods, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Engineering Analysis, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, UI Components, Software Design, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      U

      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Java Programming, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Software Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IESE Business School

      Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Data Science in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IE Business School

      Branding: The Creative Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Storytelling, Production Planning, Logo Design, Brand Management, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, Advertising, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Proposal Development, Value Propositions, Content Strategy, Consumer Behaviour

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Real Time Data, Data Lakes, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Big Data, Tensorflow, Unstructured Data, Data Integration, Data Migration, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, Big Data, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: University of Virginia
    • Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology: University of Pennsylvania
    • Supply Chain Logistics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer: Google Cloud
    • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: Duke University
    • Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting: IESE Business School
    • Introduction to Data Science in Python: University of Michigan
    • Branding: The Creative Journey: 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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