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    Find the Best Business Analysis Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Business Growth Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      686 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Starweaver

      Relationship Management and Business Development

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Cross Selling, Business Communication, Relationship Building, New Business Development, Professional Networking, Upselling, Business Relationship Management, Client Services, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Partnership, Active Listening, Customer experience improvement

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      156 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Introduction to Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Applied Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Seaborn, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Automation, Data Science, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Asset Management, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Working Capital

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      IBM Generative AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Wrangling, Large Language Modeling, Unit Testing, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Manipulation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, Data Import/Export, Data Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      86K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Large Language Modeling, Business Transformation, Cloud Security, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Apache Hadoop, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google

      Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Variance Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      520 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rice University

      Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Starweaver

      Business Process Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Process Design, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Peer Review, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Data Science, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Query Languages, Data Analysis Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, GitHub, Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      99K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google

      Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Goal Setting, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Management, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Relationship Management and Business Development : Starweaver
    • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford University
    • Applied Data Science: IBM
    • Introduction to Corporate Finance: University of Pennsylvania
    • IBM Generative AI Engineering: IBM
    • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships: Google
    • Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel: Rice University
    • Business Process Modelling: Starweaver

    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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