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      Digital Marketing Institute

      Social Media and Digital Marketing Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Digital Content, Social Media Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Transformation, Content Strategy, Scheduling, Target Audience, Customer Analysis

      4.7
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      375 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Meeting Investors' Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Wealth Management, Behavioral Economics, Financial Market, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Finance, Market Data, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Communication, Electronic Media, Non-Verbal Communication, Presentations, Team Building

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Relationship Management and Business Development

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Business Development, Customer Retention, Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Organizational Development, Upselling, Active Listening

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Capital Markets, Economics, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      883 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Histogram, Business Ethics, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Sustainable Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Automation, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Communication Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Cyber Engineering, Spatial Data Analysis, Robotic Process Automation, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      474 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and organizational behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Stress Management, Leadership, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Employee Performance Management, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Empowerment, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Lean Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      423 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

    • Social Media and Digital Marketing Fundamentals: Digital Marketing Institute
    • Meeting Investors' Goals: University of Geneva
    • Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Relationship Management and Business Development : Starweaver
    • Finance for Everyone: Decisions: McMaster University
    • Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights: Macquarie University
    • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
    • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota

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