<p>BUS101 is a free, self-paced online course from Saylor Academy that surveys core business terminology, concepts, and issues. It is designed to build a working business vocabulary and sharpen critical thinking and decision-making through readings, exercises, and research assignments.</p><ul><li>Estimated workload: 62 hours across the course</li><li>Cost: free, including all materials and the final exam</li><li>Outcome: free certificate of completion on passing the final exam (70% or higher)</li><li>Eligibility: open to anyone; no prerequisites or application required</li><li>Credential: CEUs: 6.2, with college credit recommended</li></ul><p>Learners enroll directly on the Saylor Academy platform and work through the topic outline at their own pace.</p>