Skill pathway
Business Essentials
Business Essentials is one of the skills Australian employers list in job ads we track. Below is the free training that builds it and the work it leads to.
Why employers ask for Business Essentials
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Where to learn Business Essentials
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Rice University
Investment and Portfolio Management
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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EDUCBA
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Packt
QuickBooks - Just the Basics
EDUCBA
Investment Banking and Valuation Strategies
Meta
Meta Community Management
LearnQuest
Sales Strategies: Mastering Complex Sales
EDUCBA
Business Strategy Analysis, Execution & Evaluation
Coursera
Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills
Coursera
Human Resource Management Done Right
Packt
Product Management
Keller Williams
Keller Williams Real Estate Agent
Chris Croft Training
Sales Skills: The Complete Practical Toolkit
SkillsBooster Academy
Knowledge Lifecycle with Trupeer: Capture, Share, Power AI
University of Pennsylvania
Business Foundations
Howard University
Business Problem Solving
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Recruiting Analytics and Talent Pipeline Management
Coursera
Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI
Packt
DAX for Humans
Logical Operations
Microsoft Power BI: Data Analysis Professional
Coursera
HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development
HRCI
HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources-International
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Business English for Non-Native Speakers
Coursera
B2B Sales Foundations: Pipeline, Process & Communication
Coursera
YouTube Content Creator Pro
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
AI for Research and Insights
LearnQuest
Mastering Sales Negotiations and Closure
Rice University
Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals
Macquarie University
Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance
Chris Croft Training
Management Complete Guide - Succeed in Leadership Roles
Board Infinity
BFSI Essentials: Unlocking Finance Careers
SkillsBooster Academy
AI Remote and Hybrid Team Operations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Financial Reporting
STARWEAVER
Certified Business Analysis Professional™ Exam Prep (CBAP®)
University of Toronto
Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design
Skillshare
Creative Operations with Notion, AI, and Personal Branding
Scrum Alliance
Agile for the Modern Product Manager
The Expert Academy
The Science Of Sales: Behavioural Insights And Psychology
Coursera
Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel
Coursera
Bookkeeping Foundations and General Ledger Management
Packt
Microsoft Power Platform Solutions Architect's Handbook
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Microeconomics Principles
Coursera
Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist
EDUCBA
Retail Management Mastery: Strategy, Analysis & Success
Coursera
Marketing Specialist
EDUCBA
Human Resource Management: Corporate Fundamentals
SkillsBooster Academy
AI-Powered Agile Project Management & Continuous Improvement
Board Infinity
AI-Driven Brand Strategy: From Fundamentals to Growth
EDUCBA
SEO Case Study: Analyze, Optimize & Grow
Coursera
Urban Land Economics and Real Estate Market Dynamics
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst
John Wiley & Sons
Project Management For Dummies
Microsoft
Microsoft AI for HR: AI-Powered People Insights
Project Planning: Putting It All Together
Aptly
Search Advertising with Google
Logical Operations
Customer Service
SkillsBooster Academy
AI Presentations & Public Speaking
Chris Croft Training
Career Growth: find and achieve your dream career
LearnQuest
The Science of Sales: Behavioral Insights and Psychology
Macquarie University
Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization
EDUCBA
Analyze & Apply Cost Accounting for Managerial Decisions
Packt
Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition 12c
EDUCBA
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Professional Training
LearnKartS
Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Supply Chain Analytics
Emory University
MBE Mastering Business Essentials
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Workplace Culture
Microsoft
Microsoft Visio Workflow Design and Automation
SkillUp
Business Analyst (ECBA) Certificate Preparation
LearnQuest
Social Selling: Leveraging Social Media for Sales Success
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Professional Success Skills
Packt
Complete QuickBooks Training: Setup, Features, and Payroll
EDUCBA
Analyze Investment Banking Operations & Markets
University of Colorado Boulder
Successful Presentation
The Expert Academy
Virtual Selling: Build Trust And Close More Deals Online
LearnQuest
Foundations of Sales Team Leadership
Microsoft
Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate
EDUCBA
Salesforce Administration Fundamentals
Microsoft
Microsoft AI-Powered Sales & Relationship Management
Voxy
English for Global Teams
IBM
Generative AI for Business Analysts
Georgia Institute of Technology
Improve Your English Communication Skills
Corporate Finance Institute
Commercial Real Estate Modeling
IBM
Generative AI for Customer Support
Harvard Business School Online
Introduction to Leadership Principles
University of Michigan
AI Literacy for Everyone
IBM
Key Technologies for Business
California Institute of the Arts
Building Your Freelancing Career
LearnQuest
CRO Excellence: Leading High-Performance Sales Teams
University of Maryland, College Park
Interviewing and Resume Writing in English
EDUCBA
Analyze & Apply Generative AI for Research & Finance
Knowledge Accelerators
Excel to Power BI: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence
Coursera
Jira Essentials: Beginner-Intermediate Mastery
EDUCBA
Analyze Business Data Using Excel Pivot Tables
Leadership and Influencing Skills
Coursera
Human-AI Collaboration: Agents, Judgment & Workflows
Organizing Communication and Documentation
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
Coursera
AI-Enhanced Email Marketer with MailChimp, Gmail and Outlook
Johns Hopkins University
Executive Data Science
EDUCBA
ISO, CMMI & Project Quality Certification Mastery
Edureka
Web Analytics
Manajemen Proyek Google
SkillUp
Remote Team Management
EDUCBA
Financial Analysis, Valuation, and Ethics
Arizona State University
Business English
Edureka
Generative AI for Business: No-Code Automation & Strategy
Chris Croft Training
New Manager Skills Toolkit
Microsoft
Modern Project Management with Microsoft Tools
Alex Genadinik
Latest Research On Anxiety Management And Stress Management
EDUCBA
Agile Tools & PMI-ACP Exam Prep: Plan, Execute and Lead
LearnQuest
Identifying and Managing Security Gaps for Remote Teams
Georgia Institute of Technology
Better Business Writing in English
IBM
Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects
PracticalGrowth
High Performance Team Leadership For Modern Teams
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Conflict Management and Negotiation
SkillsBooster Academy
Prompt Engineering Fundamentals
Packt
Performance Management
University of Michigan
Influencing People Without Authority
Fast-Track Data Analysis and Presentations
LearnQuest
Consultative Selling and Buyer Engagement
Coursera
HR Analytics Communication, Influence & Strategic Alignment
Coursera Partner
Future Ready Company
Alex Genadinik
Business Networking & Professional Relationship Building
EDUCBA
Project Management Exam Preparation and Practice
EDUCBA
Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis
SkillUp
Business Analysis for Digital Transformation with AI
Kennesaw State University
Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century
University of Pennsylvania
Business Analytics
SkillsBooster Academy
AI Agents & Automation
University of Colorado Boulder
Project Management
The Expert Academy
B2B Sales: Negotiation, Deal Closing And Buyer Influence
Organize Projects and Measure Productivity with Scrum
Packt
Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online Cookbook
Coursera
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
CertNexus
CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner
Packt
Soft skills
University of Pennsylvania
Culture-Driven Team Building
University of Cape Town
Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets
Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
Advanced Indian Taxation: GST, TDS & TCS for Professionals
Madecraft
Business and Productivity Tools
Packt
Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Fundamentals
Corporate Finance Institute
Valuation Modeling
Siemens
Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential
Use AI Responsibly
Sage Publications
International Human Resource Management
EDUCBA
Retail Supply Chain and Customer Service Strategies
Edureka
Introduction to Google Analytics (GA4)
Columbia University
Construction Management
University of Colorado Boulder
Data Visualization & Analytics in Tableau
Discover the Art of Prompting
Madecraft
Human Resources and People Operations
EDUCBA
Advanced Business Combinations & Ownership Accounting
University of Colorado Boulder
Crisis Management and Crisis Communication
IBM
IBM Business Analyst
EDUCBA
Analyze Investment Banking, Markets & Asset Management
Macquarie University
Supply chain management: Be global
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter
Amazon Web Services
Choosing your AWS identity service
INSEAD
Blockchain Para a Empresa
Microsoft
Microsoft Data Architecture for Modern Data Stacks
EDUCBA
Hedge Funds Mastery: Strategies, Risk & Accounting
Coursera
Advanced Selling with AI & Emotional Intelligence
Coursera
Tax Analyst with AI Skills
Coursera
Technology & Software Sales Fundamentals
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
FinTech Foundations and Overview
Alex Genadinik
B2B Sales Skills From Cold Lead Generation To Closing Sales
Coursera
Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word
Vanderbilt University
ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery
University of Huddersfield
Strategic Leadership Fundamentals
EDUCBA
Investment Analysis and Advanced Valuation
Packt
Accounting Basics: ACCA/CIMA/CMA/CA/AAT/Cambridge/Edexcel
Google Proje Yönetimi
John Wiley & Sons
Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
28DIGITAL
Value Creation Through Innovation
Creo Incubator
Strength Based Success for Leaders
Madecraft
Career Building and Transitions
SkillUp
Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering
University of Colorado Boulder
Advanced Business Analytics
Chris Croft Training
Complete Time Management Toolkit
EDUCBA
Apply Financial Risk, Capital & Governance Analytics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Business Law
Politecnico di Milano
Project Management: Tools, Approaches, Behavioural Skills
Chris Croft Training
Confident & Assertive Workplace Communication
John Wiley & Sons
Information Systems Foundations for Business
Alex Genadinik
Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, and Mental Strength - 2026
SkillsBooster Academy
ChatGPT for Business Professionals
Alex Genadinik
Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer Experience
LearnKartS
Campus to Corporate Training Program
IBM
IBM Project Manager
Microsoft
Microsoft Excel for Beginners
Madecraft
Modern Sales Skills
John Wiley & Sons
Nonprofit Management 101
Vanderbilt University
ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier
SkillUp
Anti Money Laundering: Canada
Coursera
Data Visualization Primer: Tools & Techniques
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Workplace Communication
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence
AI for Data Analysis
University of California, Irvine
Career Success
IBM
IBM IT Project Manager
John Wiley & Sons
Product Leadership: Building Empowered Teams
IBM
IBM Program Manager
Johns Hopkins University
Project Management and Planning
EDUCBA
Workplace Skills for Productivity
Vanderbilt University
Prompt Engineering
University of Michigan
AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates
University of California, Irvine
Salesforce Basics
Zoho Corporation
Zoho Sales Representative
Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
U.S. and International Taxation for Business
Edureka
Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM)
Project Execution: Running the Project
Google AI Essentials
Duke University
Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business
Berklee
The Business of Music Production
LearnQuest
Foundations of B2B Tech Sales
University of Colorado Boulder
Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Introduction to Blockchain
EDUCBA
Financial Reporting and Cost Management Foundations
Logical Operations
Microsoft Windows 11 Mastery
Coursera
Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel
SkillUp
Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate
Edureka
Data Analysis and Dashboard Design with Tableau
Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
Tally Bookkeeper
SkillsBooster Academy
Master Google Gemini for Work
IBM
Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts
University of California, Davis
Working Smarter with AI
University of California, Irvine
Introduction to Business
John Wiley & Sons
Cost Accounting For Dummies
Coursera
Create a Cover Letter with an Envelope using Microsoft Word
LearnQuest
AI Agents: Complete Beginner's Guide
Edureka
Mastering Generative AI for Customer Service Excellence
Coursera
Getting Started with Jira
University of California, Davis
Data Visualization with Tableau
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Effective Supervision: From Manager to Leader
SkillUp
Anti Money Laundering and Transaction Compliance
Alex Genadinik
DEI: Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace
EDUCBA
Accounting Software Mastery for Modern Businesses
Dubai College of Tourism
Cross-Cultural Communication in the Hospitality Sector
EDUCBA
Behavioral Finance and Investor Decision-Making
Alex Genadinik
SEO Masterclass With AI SEO: Beginner To Advanced - 2026
SkillUp
Certified Project Manager
Chris Croft Training
Manager's Toolkit
Vanderbilt University
ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success
Vanderbilt University
Generative AI Assistants
PwC
Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach
IBM
IBM Data Analyst
EDUCBA
TQM Excellence: Lean Six Sigma & Quality Systems
EDUCBA
Digital Marketing Dynamics: Strategy & Case Studies
John Wiley & Sons
Excel All-in-One For Dummies
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
U.S. Federal Taxation
Google Stakeholder Management
Microsoft
Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform
LearnKartS
Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Prep
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Financial Analysis and Valuation
SAP
SAP Business Analyst
University of California, Irvine
Productivity in Remote Work
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Collaboration
University of California, Irvine
Project Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Business Analytics
Kennesaw State University
Six Sigma Green Belt
Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
Inventory Management
LearnKartS
Full Digital Marketing
SkillsBooster Academy
Prompt Engineering for Everyone
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver
IBM
Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals
Institute for the Future
Futures Thinking
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Business Value and Project Management
Fractal Analytics
Generative AI for Business Consultants
University of Michigan
Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Business Data Management and Communication
Duke University
Financial Management
Arizona State University
Inglés Empresarial
Chris Croft Training
Practical Project Management - Complete Guide
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Structured Interviewing and Hiring Decisions
Microsoft
Problem & Conflict Resolution
Edureka
Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows
Packt
Master QuickBooks Online and Desktop for Bookkeeping
University of California, Irvine
Conflict Resolution Skills
University of London
International Business Essentials
Packt
Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner
EDUCBA
Inventory Management: Analyze, Optimize & Control
Board Infinity
HR Leadership and Competencies: From Foundations to Mastery
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills for New Manager Success
John Wiley & Sons
Foundations of Measuring the Intangible
Google AI
STARWEAVER
Fundamentals of Credit Analysis
Dr. Ryan Ahmed
The Complete Claude Code & Claude Cowork Masterclass
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Cost Accounting
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 with Generative AI
PracticalGrowth
Career Effectiveness: Balance, Networking & Collaboration
Interactive Brokers
ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux
Macquarie University
Excel Skills for Business
University of Colorado Boulder
Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Alternative Investments as You Age
SkillUp
Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification
HRCI
HRCI Professional in Human Resources
EDUCBA
Sales Foundations 101: Core Techniques for Success
IBM
People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success
Microsoft
Content Development and Management
LearnQuest
Coaching Sales Professionals
Coursera Partner
Procurement Strategies
HubSpot Academy
Sales Training for High Performing Teams
Coursera
Dashboard Reporting Specialist: Power BI, Qlik, and AI Story
University of California, Davis
Professional Skills for the Workplace
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Business Leadership Essentials: HR, Org Design & Negotiation
Working Effectively with Stakeholders
University of Pennsylvania
The Business of Health Care
Stay Ahead of the AI Curve
University of Maryland, College Park
Technology Leadership in the Age of AI
Logical Operations
Microsoft Word 2021-2024 Mastery
LearnQuest
Insight Selling
PracticalGrowth
Recruiting & Onboarding for Today’s Workforce
Coursera
Procurement Essentials: Streamline and Boost Success
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Fundamentals of Accounting
CVS Health
CVS Health Retail Customer Service
Intuit
Intuit Academy Bookkeeping
Simplilearn
Master Productivity and Data Skills Certification
EDUCBA
Financial Markets, Products, and Risk Management
Microsoft
Generative AI for Sales Professionals
LearnQuest
Strategic Selling and Account Management
Google Agile Essentials
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Digital Security
Coursera
Instagram Content Creator Pro
Creo Incubator
Advanced Thought Leadership: Mastering Influence and Impact
IBM
IBM Product Owner
University of California, Santa Barbara
CPA Licensure Prep: The Regulatory Framework of Business
SAS
AI Literacy: Responsible, Trustworthy, Effective
The Skill Valley
AI for Intelligent Operations Management
EDUCBA
Credit Risk Modeling & Analysis Mastery
Logical Operations
Maximize Office Productivity with GenAI
University of Colorado Boulder
International Business
Google Project Management:
LearnKartS
Claude AI for Work, Business & Marketing
Logical Operations
Microsoft Excel 2021-2024 Mastery
EDUCBA
Global Economics and Corporate Finance Analysis
University of California, Irvine
Salesforce Fundamentals
Chris Croft Training
People Management: Leadership, Communication & Teamwork
STARWEAVER
Global Business Communication
John Wiley & Sons
Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies
Vanderbilt University
ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity
Board Infinity
Generative AI for Business Roles: HR, Finance & Marketing
IBM
Generative AI for Sales Professionals
Sage Publications
The Sage Handbook of Contemporary Cross-Cultural Management
Knowledge Accelerators
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents
University of Michigan
Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations
Alex Genadinik
AI MBA With 17 Projects: Images, Video, Vibe Coding, Agents
The Expert Academy
Modern Leadership: Styles And Real-World Application
CVS Health
CVS Health Call Center Customer Service
EDUCBA
Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy Skills
Packt
QuickBooks - Business Accounting
Northeastern University
Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals
Google Project Management
Google Prompting Essentials
Madecraft
Instructional Design Principles
SoFi
The Fundamentals of Personal Finance
Coursera
Essential Manager Skills
IBM
IBM Sales Representative
IBM
Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations
Interactive Brokers
Practical Guide to Trading
Coursera
Optimizing the Clinic: Basics of Medical Office Management
Fundação Instituto de Administração
Análise de Dados para Workforce Management
Vanderbilt University
Applied AI
Logical Operations
Microsoft Access 365 Essentials
IBM
IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R
Coursera
Facebook Content Creator Pro
IBM
Generative AI for Digital Marketing
Adobe
Adobe Acrobat for Business Professionals
University of Colorado Boulder
Foundations of Business Analytics with Excel
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Analytics for Business
SkillUp
Management Excellence for Supervisors and Leaders
Chris Croft Training
Leadership Psychology: Motivation, Resilience & Well-Being
Alex Genadinik
Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency Investing, Trading, And Use - 2026
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
Perplexity
AI-powered Financial Research with Perplexity
Logical Operations
Microsoft Excel 365: From Zero to Mastery
John Wiley & Sons
AI, Analytics, and Cloud Computing
Rice University
Business Statistics and Analysis
IBM
IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations
Coursera
Boost Personal Productivity
University of Colorado Boulder
Renewable Energy
University of Pennsylvania
Introduction to Finance and Accounting
IBM
IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI
Emory University
Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market
SV Academy
Representante de desarrollo de ventas de Salesforce