Field Overview
Business
You’re a business-minded person: when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade and turn a refreshing profit. Our flexible business courses will help you hone and focus these skills and build a successful career. Even the best ideas need a strong professional setting to grow and thrive. Strengthening your management know-how is the first step to turning your unique skills into a career. Do you wonder, “Which certification should I get?” and “What subjects do I need to become a business manager?” Whether you want to be a small business entrepreneur, a Fortune 500 CEO, or an insightful strategist, our experienced instructors offer a dynamic business education in a fast-paced world. Improve your communication skills with a business writing course, or take your company concept from daydream to day job with small business training. Our will help you lead your professional community to new concepts and time-proven best practices—starting right where you are.
Available Courses
Select from various self-paced online courses to aid in advancement in this broad field that encompasses a wide range of abilities and skills stretching across multiple career fields.
Range of Courses
Courses are available below for those new to the field looking for skill development as well as those who are more advanced and pursuing deeper career training. Regardless of your educational level or career experience, find whatever course is right for you, and let us know if we can help!
Interpersonal Skills
- Communication – The ability to clearly convey information and listen effectively.
- Leadership – Motivating and guiding individuals or teams to achieve common goals.
- Problem-solving – Identifying issues and developing logical, creative solutions.
- Time Management – Effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your schedule.
- Adaptability – The capacity to adjust to new conditions and challenges.
- Networking – Building strong relationships and a professional network.
- Critical Thinking – Analyzing information logically and evaluating arguments to form sound judgments.
- Financial Management – Understanding budgeting, cash flow, and profit and loss statements.
- Project Management – Planning, executing, and closing projects efficiently.
- Data Analytics – Using data to gain insights and make informed decisions.
- Digital Marketing – Strategies for online promotion and customer engagement.
- Strategic Planning – Developing long-term plans and goals for a business’s growth.
Growth in this Field
Overall employment in the business field is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations due to a combination of job growth and replacement of employees.
Emerging Positions
New career paths are emerging due to AI, remote work, and the increasing importance of data.
Skill Development
FUNDAMENTAL CATEGORIES
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