Business Acumen

Business Acumen is a critical skill that encompasses the ability to understand and navigate the complexities of an organization's operations, finances, and strategic objectives. Coursera's Business Acumen catalogue teaches you to develop a comprehensive understanding of key business drivers, financial literacy, and strategic thinking, enabling you to make informed decisions aligned with organizational goals. You'll learn to analyze financial statements, identify market trends, develop industry-specific knowledge, and cultivate a customer-centric mindset essential for success in today's dynamic business environment. Mastering Business Acumen will empower you to contribute more effectively to your organization's success, enhance your leadership potential, and advance your career across various industries and roles.
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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Project Implementation, Business Acumen

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Generative AI, Critical Thinking, Business Modeling, Plan Execution, Financial Acumen, Prompt Engineering, Business Acumen, Financial Management, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Responsible AI, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quantitative Research, Innovation, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Benchmarking, Business Acumen, Value Propositions, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Ideation, Team Performance Management, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    182 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Acumen, Competitive Analysis, Sales Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Business Marketing, Sales, Financial Acumen, Leadership, Business, Business Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Business Metrics, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Acumen, Business, Finance, Business Strategies, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Project Management, Product Development, Product Strategy, Portfolio Management, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Market Research, Business Acumen

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Financial Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Annual Reports, Business Acumen, Financial Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Acumen, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Competitive Analysis, Financial Statements, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Team Leadership, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Siemens

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainable Design, Digital Transformation, Project Planning, Sustainable Engineering, Responsible AI, Business Acumen, Technical Communication, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Engineering Design Process, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Business Communication, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Business Acumen, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Budgeting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Securities Trading, Investments, Market Liquidity, Private Equity, Sales, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Business Acumen, Equities, Asset Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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