Fundamentals of Management
Offered by University of California, Irvine. Are you about to enter the workforce? Are you an emerging professional?
Fundamentals of Management is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Management. It is structured in 4 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over PT7H32M23.458S. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 4K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Management courses collection, where we compare it against 29 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | PT7H32M23.458S |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (4K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across PT7H32M23.458S.
Module 1 · Managers vs Leaders
Module 2 · Skills for Today's Manager
Module 3 · Planning
Module 4 · Management Styles and Networking
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 4K learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
This rating is collected by Coursera from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Coursera →
Compiled by the 10courses editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 25 August 2026.
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Common questions
How much does Fundamentals of Management cost?
Coursera does not publish a price we can read on the course page, so we do not show one. Check the fee on the provider site — we would rather say nothing than quote a number we did not collect.
Does Fundamentals of Management come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Fundamentals of Management take?
Coursera lists it at PT7H32M23.458S. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Fundamentals of Management suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Fundamentals of Management cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Managers vs Leaders and going on to Skills for Today's Manager, Planning, Management Styles and Networking. The full outline is on this page.