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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, ChatGPT, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Data Quality, Generative AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Direct Selling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, E-Commerce, Compensation Management, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management

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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Discovery Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Human Centered Design, Persona Development, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, User Research, Customer experience improvement, Qualitative Research, Customer Insights, Business Workflow Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Entrepreneurial Strategic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Business Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      London Business School

      Introduction to Digital Transformation: Change & Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Innovation, Business Strategy, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Business Strategies, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling, Operational Efficiency, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Governance, Project Management, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Procurement, Benefits Administration, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Planning, Financial Planning, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Budgets, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgeting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Transportation Management, Electrical Power, Facility Management, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Civil Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      797 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Concision, Creativity, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      What is Product Lifecycle Management?

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Product Improvement, Strategic Planning, Business Process, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Project Implementation, Competitive Analysis

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Change Management, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media, Hospitality and Food Services, Design Thinking, Brand Marketing, Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Digital Marketing, Design, Social Media Management, Prototyping, Content Marketing, Leadership, Search Engine Optimization

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    • ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories: Vanderbilt University
    • Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market: Emory University
    • Design Thinking: Discovery Tools: University of Virginia
    • Entrepreneurial Strategic Management: University of New Mexico
    • Team Building and Leadership in Project Management: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Digital Transformation: Change & Disruption: London Business School
    • Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification: SkillUp
    • How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign: Coursera Project Network
    • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed : University of Michigan

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