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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Design Thinking and Global Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, Value Propositions, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Influencing, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Planning, Employee Retention, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Leadership and Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      Foundations of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources (HR) Career

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Generative AI, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Product and Service Development: Empathy Mapping with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, New Product Development, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Product Strategy, Product Development, Design Thinking, User Research, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Project Management Performance Domains

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Implementation, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Team Management, Project Management, Performance Measurement, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Resource Management, Communication Planning

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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Controls, Accounting, Financial Data, Compliance Management, Financial Statements, Internal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Internal Controls, Automation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Negotiation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Introduction to Supply Chain Finance & Blockchain Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Blockchain, FinTech, Supplier Management, Financial Services, Performance Measurement, Finance, Market Opportunities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Financial Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Annual Reports, Business Acumen, Financial Management

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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Cost Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operational Performance Management, Performance Management, Accounting, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Product Knowledge, Product Strategy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

    • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Rice University
    • Foundations of Finance: University of Cambridge
    • Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources (HR) Career: SkillUp
    • Product and Service Development: Empathy Mapping with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Project Management Performance Domains: Microsoft
    • Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Supply Chain Finance & Blockchain Technology: New York Institute of Finance

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