Marketing has become vital to the success of an organization in today’s competitive world. This course provides an introduction to marketing and marketing planning, and addressing the definition of marketing, the marketing mix (the Four Ps), the strategic importance of marketing, and customer values and satisfaction. The course continues into topics of marketing planning including market research, pricing, distribution, and targeting.

A budget is a detail of expenses and incomes for a set period of time. This introductory-level course covers budgets and how they are used in organizational settings including the uses and functions of master budgets, operating budgets, sales, production and cost of goods sold budgets, and cash budgets. You will also learn about the budgeting process, and how organizations are using different budgeting techniques to overcome operating challenges.en incorporated into real-world scenarios that challenge students to apply what they have learned.

Project Management Foundations provides a quick overview of the fundamentals of project management. It defines primary concepts, explains basic terminology, and explores two of the most popular methodologies–Waterfall and Agile–employed by successful project leaders and their organizations.

It covers the five stages (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing) of a Waterfall project and shows how those stages interconnect to help complete projects. It provides a simple interpretation of a common Agile development cycle, identifying and explaining essential Agile concepts along the way. And it recognizes several professional certifications and accreditations that practitioners can obtain to help them better understand and apply established project management principles and improve project outcomes.

Team collaboration is an essential component of any successful initiative. Whether you are a team member or team leader, understanding team dynamics is one of the most valuable skills professionals can develop. Effective teams rely on clear communication, shared decision-making processes, and collaborative tools that enable members to work together productively. The insights gained through understanding team development and collaboration strategies can be used to improve project outcomes and foster stronger working relationships.

This introductory course will give you a basic overview of team collaboration fundamentals, ranging from the differences between teams and groups to the stages of team development. The course will dive into communication strategies, decision-making approaches, and methods for motivating team members. Additionally, the course will touch on collaboration tools and discuss the purpose and best practices for conducting effective business meetings.