"MBA" Business Certificate (Self-Paced)

Self-paced online training with expert support Certificate with 25 courses

Learn the essential skills needed to succeed as a business professional. This self-paced program covers project management, finance, marketing, data analysis, productivity with generative AI, and other key business tools.

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This program includes

  • 132 hours of project-based training from experts
  • 344 training videos
  • Software Access
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Additional 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Licensed by NYS Department of Education

Special Promotion: Receive up to 60 hours of free electives when you register for this certificate program. See curriculum below for more details, and contact us after enrolling to select your classes.

This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take the "MBA" Business Certificate.

Build well-rounded business skills at your own pace in this MBA-style certificate program. Developed by graduates of top business schools, this program covers key concepts in finance, marketing, project management, Excel for data analysis, and productivity with generative AI. (Note: this certificate is an "MBA-style" course, not an MBA degree.)

You’ll gain practical tools for managing projects, understanding financial processes, promoting a business or organization, and strengthening workplace productivity. Optional electives allow you to tailor the program to your professional goals.

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Unit 1 6 Hours

Project Management Level I (Self-Paced)

Learn the strategies, methods, and terminology commonly used in project management. Develop a practical understanding of the five stages of project management, focusing on the Initiation and Planning phases, and gain insight into the skills and responsibilities of a successful Project Manager.

  • 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 2: The Initiation Process
Lesson 3: The Planning Phase
Lesson 4: Project Management Responsibilities & Delegation

Unit 2 6 Hours

Project Management Level II (Self-Paced)

Learn advanced project management techniques, including execution, monitoring, and closing phases. Learn to manage budgets, resources, and risks. Discover Agile Project Management and popular frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP.

  • 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, Kansan, and Extreme Programming (XP)
Lesson 1: The Project Team
Lesson 2: Budgets & Costs
Lesson 3: Resources & Risk Management
Lesson 4: Project Communication
Lesson 5: The Closing Phase
Lesson 06: Agile Project Management
Lesson 07: Project Management Certifications & Project Apps

Unit 3 6 Hours

Intro to Financial Accounting & Financial Statements (Self-Paced)

Learn to interpret and analyze financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, while grasping essential accounting principles and metrics. This course features hands-on exercises using real-world data from companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Apple to showcase practical applications.

  • Gain a solid understanding of financial accounting fundamentals, including cash vs. accrual accounting and GAAP
  • Break down income statement line items and key financial ratios
  • Master the balance sheet equation: Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity
  • Understand cash flow statements, covering operations, investing, and financing activities
  • Learn how to connect and interpret financial statements together

Unit 4 6 Hours

Intermediate Financial Accounting (Self-Paced)

Deepen your understanding of complex financial accounting principles with this self-paced Intermediate Financial Accounting course. You’ll build your knowledge of advanced topics like investments, securities, debt accounting, and more, preparing you for challenging financial reporting scenarios.

  • Prepare for advanced accounting tasks
  • Learn intricate income statement processes
  • Manage unusual items and earnings per share (EPS)
  • Work with deferred taxes and tax journal entries
  • Navigate intercompany investments
  • Understand the complexities of debt accounting

Unit 5 6 Hours

Excel Level I: Fundamentals Course Online (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
Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 2: Formulas
Lesson 3: Formatting
Lesson 4: Charts & Tables
Lesson 5: Workbook Management

Unit 6 6 Hours

Excel Level II: Intermediate Course Online (Self-Paced)

Learn intermediate Excel functions like VLOOKUP and SUMIFS, and how to summarize data with Pivot Tables, Sort & Filter databases, and split and join text. Gain the skills needed to utilize complex Excel functions and prepare for more advanced training.

  • 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

Lesson 5: Workbook Management
Lesson 1: Worksheet Management
Lesson 2: Working with Text
Lesson 3: Cell Ranges
Lesson 4: Database Functions
Lesson 5: Pivot Tables
Lesson 6: Logical Functions
Lesson 7: Statistical Functions
Lesson 8: Advanced Charts

Unit 7 6 Hours

Excel Level III: Advanced Course Online (Self-Paced)

Learn advanced Excel functions, macros, and data analysis to improve efficiency and manage complex data in any job setting. This advanced course is ideal for Excel power-users.

  • 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
Lesson 1: Cell Management
Lesson 2: Special Formatting
Lesson 3: Advanced Functions
Lesson 4: What If Analysis
Lesson 5: Advanced Analytical Tools
Lesson 6: Advanced Database Functions
Lesson 7: Introduction to Macros
Lesson 8: Dynamic Arrays

Unit 8 12 Hours

Data Analytics Foundations Course Online (Self-Paced)

Build a strong analytical foundation through hands-on training in statistical concepts, forecasting techniques, and data modeling methods used across industries for smarter decision-making.

  • 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
Lesson 1: Basic Data Analysis
Lesson 2: Predictive Analytics I
Lesson 3: Data Visualization I
Lesson 4: Probability
Lesson 5: Prescriptive Analytics I
Lesson 6: Data Visualization II

Unit 9 12 Hours

Marketing Strategy (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 class 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 Online (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

Unit 11 6 Hours

AI for Workplace Productivity with Microsoft Copilot (Self-Paced)

Learn how to work more efficiently and creatively with Microsoft Copilot, the AI assistant built into Microsoft 365. This course offers practical, hands-on instruction to help you confidently apply Copilot across everyday workplace tools and tasks.

  • Understand the basics of artificial intelligence and how large language models like Copilot generate responses
  • Learn to write clear, effective prompts and fine-tune Copilot’s output for different work scenarios
  • Use Copilot across Microsoft 365 apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive
  • Automate and improve common tasks such as drafting emails, summarizing meetings, analyzing data, and creating documents
  • Generate AI-based images and graphics while learning best practices and understanding the limits of generative AI
  • Compare Copilot with ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to know when each tool is most effective
  • Explore emerging 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 class 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

Attend up to 60 hours of electives based on your chosen focus. Choose your classes & dates after you register for the program.

Bonus 30 Hours

Python for Data Science Course Online (Self-Paced)

Unlock the power of Python for data-driven decision-making as you master Python programming fundamentals and dive into data analysis. Acquire essential skills to clean and manipulate data, create insightful visualizations, and perform statistical analysis, all through hands-on projects with real-world datasets.

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

  • Master core financial concepts, including market capitalization, enterprise value, and the difference between accrual and cash accounting
  • Build 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, build 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)

Join our Business Writing Bootcamp to strengthen your writing skills. You'll cover grammar essentials, effective business writing skills, and advanced communication techniques. Walk away with practical strategies to create complex business documents confidently.

  • Practical strategies to sharpen your writing skills from idea to final draft
  • Essential grammar rules
  • How to prepare complex, multi page business documents
  • Become a more effective communicator

Bonus 12 Hours

PowerPoint Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Master professional presentation design at your own pace in this hands-on PowerPoint course, building both foundational skills and advanced techniques to create clear, polished, and engaging slides.

  • Create presentations using appropriate layouts, text formatting, and visual content like photos, shapes, and SmartArt.
  • Design effective tables and charts and integrate data to clearly communicate complex information.
  • Apply transitions, animations, and video to enhance engagement, then run and refine slide shows for polished delivery.
  • Build custom themes and templates with branded fonts, colors, and layouts for consistent, reusable design.
  • Manage large presentations using sections, hidden slides, and custom shows, and collaborate with others using comments and feedback tools.
  • Customize and animate charts and tables, including those imported from Excel, for dynamic data visuals.

Bonus 12 Hours

Tableau Course Online (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 data for effective visual storytelling
  • Create a range of visualizations including bar charts, line charts, treemaps, heat maps, dual-axis charts, and advanced types like spider maps and alluvial diagrams
  • Use Tableau's calculation tools to create custom fields, apply aggregates, and deepen your data analysis
  • Format charts with labels, tooltips, color, and axis adjustments, and build 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
  • Publish work to Tableau Online and export dashboards for professional sharing and collaboration
Lesson 1: Getting Started With Tableau
Lesson 2: Creating Visualizations
Lesson 3: Organizing Data
Lesson 4: Calculations and Dashboards
Lesson 5: Data Interpreter
Lesson 6: Multi-Chart Worksheets
Lesson 7: Parameters and Filtering

Bonus 18 Hours

SQL Course Online (Self-Paced)

Learn how to extract, filter, and manipulate data using SQL. This course covers PostgreSQL fundamentals, database querying, table joins, and advanced techniques for handling large datasets.

  • Write SQL queries to retrieve, filter, and sort data efficiently
  • Use joins to combine information from multiple tables and establish relationships
  • Apply aggregate functions like SUM, COUNT, AVG, and GROUP BY to summarize data
  • Work with subqueries, conditional logic (CASE statements), and advanced string functions
  • Optimize queries using indexes, data type conversions, and best practices
  • Explore views and user-defined functions to streamline database management
Lesson 1: Setting Up the Work Environment
Lesson 2: Let's Start Learning SQL Code
Lesson 3: Working with Characters & Numbers
Lesson 4: Using SQL Wildcards
Lesson 5: Indentifying Rows & Connecting Tables
Lesson 6: Inner vs. Outer Joins
Lesson 7: Changing Data Types
Lesson 8: Working with Dates
Lesson 9: Organizing Statistical Results Into Categories
Lesson 10: Subqueries
Lesson 11: Aggregate Window Functions
Lesson 12: Conditionals
Lesson 13: Views
Lesson 14: String Functions
Lesson 15: Additional Resources
Lesson 16: AI and SQL

Bonus 6 Hours

Intro to Corporate Finance (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 class, we will use real-world case studies of recent deals and examine live pricing of various securities.

  • Understand corporate finance fundamentals, including NPV, IRR, and the roles of corporate finance professionals and investment bankers
  • Explore financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, options, yields, and credit ratings
  • Learn how dividends and share buybacks differ as methods of returning capital to shareholders
  • Understand how leverage increases both risk and returns in corporate finance decisions
  • Walk through the initial public offering (IPO) process and examine real-world examples
  • Apply corporate valuation techniques and analyze mergers and acquisitions through recent case studies

Bonus 12 Hours

Power BI Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Learn how to transform raw data into powerful, interactive dashboards with Power BI, a leading business intelligence tool used across industries. This hands-on bootcamp covers data connections, visual design, and publishing reports for real-world insights.

  • Import and clean data from multiple sources, including Excel, CSV, and online databases using Power Query
  • Create interactive visualizations such as charts, maps, cards, and slicers to explore trends and patterns
  • Use DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to build measures, calculated columns, and custom aggregations
  • Design visually engaging reports by adding titles, logos, and formatting options for a professional finish
  • Understand and manage relationships between tables to create dynamic, filterable reports
  • Share and collaborate on reports via the Power BI Service, including exporting, commenting, and app integration
  • Set up dashboards and explore differences between dashboards and reports for business presentation
  • Schedule data refreshes and manage reusable datasets to keep reports up-to-date and scalable
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Power BI
Lesson 2: Transforming Data Using Power Query
Lesson 3: Building the Adventure Works Report
Lesson 4: Visuals, Slicers, and More
Lesson 5: Building the Global Superstore Report
Lesson 6: Diving Deeper into DAX
Lesson 7: Maps, Drill Down, and Drill Through
Lesson 8: Refreshing Data, Dashboards & Databases

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
Lesson 1: Figma Fundamentals
Lesson 2: Components & Prototyping
Lesson 3: Deep Dives
Lesson 4: Advanced Features

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 conduct keyword research and competitive analysis using tools like Semrush
  • Create SEO-friendly content tailored to user search intent and the customer buying journey
  • Implement on-page techniques including meta tag optimization, sitemaps, and internal linking
  • Explore off-page practices like backlink building and content promotion strategies
  • Design SEO-friendly websites with structured navigation, rich snippets, and mobile optimization
  • Optimize video content for YouTube and conduct SEO audits to measure and improve performance

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 GA4 accounts, filters, goals, and ecommerce tracking
  • Navigate the GA4 dashboard and interpret audience, acquisition, behavior, and conversion reports
  • Build measurement plans to track KPIs and implement UTM parameters to monitor campaign performance across platforms
  • Create and customize dashboards, shortcuts, and shared reports for efficient data access
  • Apply retargeting strategies, build remarketing lists, and leverage data insights to optimize marketing and user engagement
Lesson 1: Introduction to Google Analytics
Lesson 2: Developing a Google Analytics Strategy
Lesson 3: Best Practices for Setting Up a Google Analytics Account
Lesson 4: Introduction to Filters
Lesson 5: Dimensions and Metrics
Lesson 6: Creating Audiences
Lesson 7: Key Event Tracking
Lesson 8: Google Analytics Reporting
Lesson 9: UTM Code Tracking

Bonus 6 Hours

Stock Market Investing (Self-Paced)

Build a solid foundation in stock market principles while exploring the financial and economic forces that shape today's markets. This course walks you through essential valuation methods, investment strategies, and risk factors so you can make informed decisions.

  • Get comfortable with stock market fundamentals including indices, dividends, ETFs, market capitalization, and enterprise value
  • Analyze companies using valuation techniques such as P/E ratios, EV/EBITDA multiples, and DCF modeling
  • Explore how earnings releases, interest rates, and Federal Reserve policy influence stock movements
  • Get an introduction to bond investing, covering bond types, yields, spreads, and credit risk assessment
  • Examine real estate investing through REITs, capitalization rates, and the effects of leverage
  • Investigate stock options, hedging strategies, the Black Scholes model, and lessons drawn from the 2008 financial crisis
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