Free online Business courses with Certificates

3. Marketing

• Introduction to Marketing - An introduction to the theory and application of marketing from MIT's Sloan School of Management.
• Principles of Modern Marketing Course - McGraw Hill Higher Education course with 22 marketing lessons.
• E-Marketing Course - Marketing course from the University of California, Irvine (en Espanol).

Utilizing Your Business Management Knowledge

A formal education is sometimes required for top executive positions, but it is possible to work your way up to the top without a degree. Let the company that you work for know that you have expanded your education with free business management courses and do your best to apply what you have learned on the job. You may be able to earn a promotion and get the experience you need to move up to the next level.

Also, don't be shy about noting that you have taken free business management courses on your resume. While you may not have a degree to go along with the credential, the fact that you have sought out additional knowledge may be enough to impress potential employers.

Salary Potential

Salaries for business managers vary depending on job title, experience, industry and employer. Experienced business managers who work for large corporations tend to earn more than entry-level business managers who work for small firms.