“MBA” Business Certificate (Self-Paced)
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Self-paced online training with expert support Certificate with 24 courses

Build a strong foundation in business strategy, marketing, and finance at your own pace, while gaining hands-on skills in Excel, data analytics, and presentation tools. You’ll explore real-world case studies and complete projects to apply concepts in budgeting, forecasting, and business problem-solving.

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This program includes

  • 132 hours of project-based training from experts
  • 322 training videos
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution

This certificate is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take “MBA” Business Certificate.

Become a well-rounded business professional with this hands-on, self-paced program. Developed by graduates of top business schools, it equips professionals with essential tools and concepts needed to excel in today’s competitive business environment, including skills often taught in MBA programs. (Note: this certificate is an “MBA-style” course, not an MBA degree.)

This comprehensive curriculum spans critical topics such as project management, key financial processes, marketing strategies, and data analysis using Microsoft Excel. By mastering these areas, you’ll gain a solid understanding of financial accounting, corporate finance fundamentals, and the skills required to effectively manage projects and market your business. The program also explores practical applications of generative AI to boost workplace productivity. With elective options tailored to your interests, you can further refine your expertise and expand your business acumen. This program is ideal for professionals aiming to advance their careers and drive success in their organizations.

Courses & Videos in This Certificate Program

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Unit 1 6 Hours

Project Management Level I Course (Self-Paced)
  • Learn about the five phases of project management, focusing on the first two: Initiation and Planning
  • Understand important foundational concepts and project management terms
  • Learn about selecting projects, defining/planning/scheduling activities, managing resources, and much more
  • Become familiar with the various duties and qualities of a Project Manager
Lesson 1: Project Management Fundamentals
Lesson 3: The Planning Phase

Unit 2 6 Hours

Project Management Level II Course (Self-Paced)
  • Continue learning about the five phases of project management, focusing on the last three: Execution, Monitoring, and Closing
  • Understand project costs and budgeting
  • Learn how to manage resources
  • Manage risk, changes, and uncertainty
  • Get an overview of Agile Project Management frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP)

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Unit 3 6 Hours

Intro to Financial Accounting & Financial Statements Course (Self-Paced)
  • Financial accounting fundamentals, including cash versus accrual accounting and GAAP
  • Income statement line items and financial metrics
  • Balance sheet: Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity
  • Cash Flow Statement: Cash flows from operating, investing, and financial activities
  • How the financial statements tie together

Unit 4 6 Hours

Intermediate Financial Accounting Course (Self-Paced)

This self-paced Intermediate Financial Accounting course will deepen your knowledge of complex accounting principles and prepare you for the challenges of navigating advanced financial reporting scenarios. Build your knowledge of investments, securities, debt accounting, and other complex financial accounting concepts in this course.

  • Prepare for complex accounting tasks
  • Learn advanced income statement processes
  • Handle unusual items and EPS
  • Work with deferred taxes and tax journal entries
  • Manage intercompany investments
  • Understand how debt accounting works

Unit 5 6 Hours

Beginner Excel Course (Self-Paced)

In this beginner Excel workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of Microsoft Excel, including calculations, basic functions, graphs, formatting, and printing. This basic Excel class is perfect for those with limited experience looking to expand their proficiency.

  • Become familiar with the interface and data entry
  • Learn essential formulas and functions
  • Format and print your work
  • Create charts, including line, column, and pie charts
  • Learn tips and tricks for easy workbook management
  • Review key concepts in a final project

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Unit 6 6 Hours

Intermediate Excel Course (Self-Paced)
  • Learn to split and join text, apply data validation, and create named ranges
  • Use database functions such as VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
  • Write logical formulas using AND, OR, and IF functions
  • Create Pivot Tables to efficiently summarize and analyze large datasets
  • Apply statistical functions such as RANK, COUNTIFS, and SUMIFS
  • Build advanced combo charts by combining multiple chart types
  • Reinforce key concepts through a guided final project

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Unit 7 6 Hours

Advanced Excel Course (Self-Paced)
  • Cell management, including cell locking, auditing,  and hot keys
  • Special formatting for calculating dates
  • Use advanced functions and advanced analytical tools 
  • Record macros and relative reference macros for ad hoc reporting

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Unit 8 12 Hours

Data Analytics Foundations (Self-Paced)
  • Understand core statistical concepts, including measures of central tendency, data dispersion, and the normal curve
  • Explore descriptive and inferential statistics, including probability distributions like binomial and Poisson
  • Learn to analyze and forecast data using correlation, linear regression, and multiple regression techniques
  • Apply predictive analytics with tools like trendlines, moving averages, and scenario modeling
  • Create clear data visualizations using charts, histograms, icon sets, color scales, sparklines, and pivot tables
  • Discover prescriptive analytics techniques such as Solver and linear programming to optimize decision-making

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Unit 9 12 Hours

Marketing Strategy Course (Self-Paced)

Learn the fundamentals of successful marketing to help you achieve your business goals. Whether you're a small business owner, an aspiring marketer, or someone looking to enhance their skill set, this course will provide you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to create and execute effective marketing strategies.

  • Understand the foundational principles of marketing
  • Learn how to conduct market research to identify target audiences, understand customer needs, and analyze market trends
  • Discover how to create an effective marketing plan, including setting objectives, defining strategies, and outlining actionable steps
  • Gain an introduction to digital marketing channels and how to leverage them in your strategy
  • Learn how to track and measure the success of your marketing efforts using key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytics tools

Unit 10 6 Hours

Generative AI with ChatGPT (Self-Paced)

Harness the creative power and efficiencies of AI with this hands-on workshop. Explore the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence (AI) and learn how to generate text, ideas, images, and more with the innovative technology of ChatGPT.

  • Understand the fundamentals of generative AI, including its applications and potential impact across various industries.
  • Learn how generative AI models like GPT and Stable Diffusion work at a conceptual level.
  • Learn how to write prompts that generate useful responses
  • Gain hands-on experience with popular generative AI tools and platforms.
  • Discover practical ways to integrate generative AI into creative workflows, problem-solving, and innovation.
  • Analyze examples of generative AI in action and explore its ethical implications.
  • Develop a foundational understanding to continue learning and working with generative AI technologies.

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Unit 11 6 Hours

AI for Productivity with Copilot (Self-Paced)

Discover how to boost efficiency and creativity with Microsoft Copilot, the AI assistant integrated into Microsoft 365. This course provides practical, hands-on training to help you apply Copilot across workplace tools and tasks.

  • Understand the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and how large language models (LLMs) like Copilot work
  • Learn how to write effective prompts and refine Copilot responses across different workplace scenarios
  • Explore how to use Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive
  • Automate and enhance everyday tasks such as email writing, meeting notes, data analysis, and document summarization
  • Create AI-generated images and graphics, and understand the limitations and best practices of generative AI
  • Compare Copilot with ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, and identify when to use each for maximum productivity
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest AI tools and mobile apps to extend your workflow beyond the desktop

Unit 12 12 Hours

Applied Leadership & Management Skills (Self-Paced)

Learn how to become an effective leader and manager in a business setting. This course covers different leadership and communication styles and techniques for managing a team with confidence.

  • Explore different leadership styles and when to apply them effectively
  • Learn techniques for clear, persuasive, and motivational communication
  • Understand how to build, manage, and motivate high-performing teams
  • Gain strategies for resolving conflicts and fostering a collaborative environment

Unit 13 6 Hours

ChatGPT Level 2 Course

Build on your foundational skills with advanced techniques to customize ChatGPT’s behavior, enhance its research abilities, and explore voice, image, and project-based tools. This hands-on course is ideal for users looking to work more efficiently and creatively with the latest features in ChatGPT.

  • Compare different ChatGPT models to understand their strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases
  • Use reasoning and research models effectively, including how to leverage deep research features and connected apps
  • Train ChatGPT to reflect your unique writing style or tone using targeted prompts and style adjustments
  • Customize ChatGPT with saved preferences and learn how to create and manage personalized instructions
  • Work with Projects and Custom GPTs to organize tasks, files, and workflows tailored to your specific goals
  • Explore ChatGPT’s voice and image generation capabilities, including hands-on practice using Sora for visual outputs

Choose up to 60 hours of electives based on your chosen focus. Select your courses after you register for the program.

Bonus 30 Hours

Python for Data Science Bootcamp (Self-Paced)
  • Handle different types of data such as integers, floats, and strings
  • Control the flow of your programs with conditional statements, loops, and functions
  • Reuse and simplify code with object-oriented programming
  • Analyze tabular data with NumPy and Pandas
  • Create graphs and visualizations with Matplotlib
  • Make predictions with linear regression, using scikit-learn
Lesson 1: Python for Data Science Fundamentals
Lesson 2: Boolean Conditions
Lesson 3: Datetime & Random
Lesson 4: Loops & Strings
Lesson 5: Dictionaries
Lesson 6: Numpy
Lesson 7: Pandas Dataframes
Lesson 8: Bar Charts with Matplotlib
Lesson 9: Line & Scatter Charts with Matplotlib
Lesson 10: Pivot Population Data & Charts

Bonus 18 Hours

Financial Modeling Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Take this financial modeling class to develop a strong foundation in finance and accounting while building practical, real-world modeling skills. You'll discover how to create a discounted cash flow (DCF) model in Excel, strengthen advanced Excel techniques, explore corporate finance and valuation concepts, and create a complete financial model using real company data.

  • Master essential financial concepts, including market capitalization, enterprise value, and the difference between accrual and cash accounting
  • Create a complete DCF model with assumptions, cash flow projections, sensitivity analysis, and model auditing
  • Apply advanced Excel techniques such as Data Validation, CHOOSE, Data Tables, and Goal Seek
  • Set up financial models, develop reliable projections, and calculate corporate valuation and value per share
  • Analyze and interpret model outputs to support informed financial decision-making
  • Apply leveraged buyout modeling concepts and structure using real company data

Bonus 18 Hours

AI for Marketing Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Learn how to incorporate AI in your marketing strategy with this in-depth course. Explore how to use AI-driven tools to help your SEO, SEM, social media marketing, analytics tracking, paid advertising, and more.

  • Leverage AI-driven strategy in your marketing campaigns
  • Integrate AI into SEO, SEM, content, advertising, and analytics
  • Measure the real-world impact of your AI marketing efforts
  • Complete a capstone project to showcase your work

Bonus 18 Hours

Business Writing Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Sharpen your writing skills with this Business Writing Bootcamp, exploring grammar fundamentals, effective business writing techniques, and advanced communication strategies. You'll finish with the practical tools to create complex business documents with confidence.

  • Practical strategies to strengthen your writing from idea to final draft
  • Essential grammar rules you'll actually use
  • How to prepare complex, multi-page business documents
  • Skills to become a clearer, more effective communicator

Bonus 12 Hours

Tableau Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Develop the skills to turn raw data into compelling visual stories with Tableau, the industry-leading data visualization platform. This hands-on bootcamp teaches you to explore, analyze, and publish dashboards that communicate insights clearly and effectively.

  • Connect to datasets in various formats, then clean, filter, and structure the data for effective visual storytelling
  • Create a range of visualizations, including bar charts, line charts, treemaps, heat maps, and dual-axis charts
  • Use Tableau’s calculation tools to create custom fields, apply aggregates, and deepen your data analysis
  • Format charts using labels, tooltips, color, and axis adjustments to improve clarity and impact
  • Work with geographic data to create interactive map visualizations such as choropleths and proportional symbol maps
  • Customize dashboards and stories for various audiences and screen sizes using Tableau’s interactivity tools
  • Integrate external mapping services and explore advanced visualization types like spider maps and alluvial diagrams
  • Publish your work to Tableau Cloud and export dashboards for professional sharing and team collaboration

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Bonus 12 Hours

Power BI Bootcamp (Self-Paced)
  • Import and clean data from multiple sources, including Excel, CSV, and online databases, using Power Query
  • Build interactive visualizations like charts, maps, cards, and slicers to analyze trends and patterns
  • Use DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to create measures, calculated columns, and custom aggregations
  • Design professional reports with titles, logos, and advanced formatting options
  • Manage relationships between tables to produce dynamic, filterable reports
  • Share and collaborate on reports via Power BI Service, including exporting, commenting, and app integration
  • Create dashboards and understand their differences from reports for business presentations
  • Schedule data refreshes and manage reusable datasets to keep reports current and scalable

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Bonus 6 Hours

Intro to Corporate Finance Course (Self-Paced)

Learn the essentials of corporate finance, from capital allocation to corporate valuation, initial public offerings, financial instruments, and mergers and acquisitions. Throughout the course, we will use real-world case studies of recent deals and examine live pricing of various securities.

  • Corporate finance fundamentals, including NPV and IRR
  • Roles of corporate finance professionals and investment bankers
  • Financial instruments: stocks, bonds, and options
  • Initial Public Offerings
  • Bonds, yields, and credit ratings
  • Dividends versus share buybacks
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • How leverage increases risk and returns
  • Corporate valuation

Bonus 12 Hours

Figma Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Learn how to design and prototype user interfaces with Figma, the industry-leading tool for UI/UX design. This course covers essential skills, including working with components, auto layout, interactive prototypes, and team collaboration.

  • Design UI/UX layouts optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop using grids and frames.
  • Work with components and variants to create reusable design elements efficiently.
  • Build interactive prototypes with clickable links, overlays, and smart animations.
  • Use auto layout to streamline spacing, alignment, and responsive design workflows.
  • Share and collaborate on designs in real time using Figma’s cloud-based features.
  • Export assets for web, apps, and developers in multiple formats, including SVG and PNG.

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Bonus 12 Hours

SEO Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Strengthen your online presence with actionable SEO strategies and keyword research techniques that help your site rank higher on Google. This hands-on bootcamp equips you with the tools to optimize content, structure websites, and monitor SEO success.

  • Understand how search engines work and why SEO is essential for business growth
  • Conduct effective keyword research using tools like Semrush to discover high-impact search terms
  • Perform competitive analysis to uncover your competitors' strategies and refine your keyword targeting
  • Create SEO-friendly content tailored to the customer's buying journey and user search intent
  • Implement on-page SEO techniques, including meta tag optimization, sitemaps, and internal linking
  • Explore off-page SEO practices like backlink building and content promotion strategies
  • Design websites with SEO in mind, including structured navigation, rich snippets, and mobile optimization
  • Optimize video content for platforms like YouTube and conduct SEO audits to measure and improve performance

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Bonus 12 Hours

Google Analytics Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Master Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and unlock the insights you need to refine marketing strategies, monitor performance, and drive growth. This course covers everything from account setup to advanced tracking techniques.

  • Understand the fundamentals of web analytics and the role of Google Analytics in the buyer’s journey
  • Set up and configure Google Analytics accounts, filters, goals, and ecommerce tracking
  • Navigate the GA4 dashboard and learn how to read audience, acquisition, behavior, and conversion reports
  • Build and interpret measurement plans to track KPIs that align with your business objectives
  • Create and customize dashboards, shortcuts, and shared reports for efficient data access
  • Implement UTM parameters to track marketing campaign performance across platforms
  • Learn retargeting strategies and how to build remarketing lists using Google Analytics data
  • Apply best practices for leveraging data insights to optimize marketing and user engagement

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Bonus 6 Hours

Stock Market Investing Course (Self-Paced)

Develop a solid foundation in stock market principles while exploring the financial and economic forces that shape today's markets. You'll explore essential valuation methods, investment strategies, and risk factors that'll help you approach investing with clarity and confidence.

  • Create a foundation in stock market fundamentals, from indices and dividends to ETFs, market cap, and enterprise value
  • Analyze companies using valuation techniques like P/E ratios, EV/EBITDA multiples, and DCF modeling
  • Discover how earnings releases, interest rates, and Federal Reserve policy drive stock movements
  • Get introduced to bond investing, covering bond types, yields, spreads, and credit risk assessment
  • Explore real estate investing through REITs, cap rates, and the effects of leverage
  • Examine stock options, hedging strategies, the Black-Scholes model, and key lessons from the 2008 financial crisis
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