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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Relationship Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Economic Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation, Public Administration

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Applying to U.S. Universities

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Planning, Student Services, Cultural Diversity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Stakeholder Management, Due Diligence, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Strategy: Value Proposition Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Sales Presentation, Product Knowledge, Business Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Communication, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Strategic Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Management, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows, Product Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain Opportunity Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Feasibility Studies, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Market Research, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Interactive Brokers

      ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Services, Investment Management, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Investments, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Big Data, Data Science, Risk Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Lean Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Process Mapping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Kanban Principles, Process Analysis, Employee Engagement, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Leadership, Waste Minimization, Change Management

      4.7
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Product Management, Operational Efficiency, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Operations, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, Analysis, Sales

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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Merchandising

      Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Consumer Behaviour, Inventory Management System, Retail Management, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Business Development, Sales Strategy, Analysis, Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción al mercado

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Business Analytics, Product Promotion, Market Analysis, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Budgeting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Introduction to Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
    • Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun: ESSEC Business School
    • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
    • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town
    • Business Strategy: Value Proposition Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis: INSEAD
    • ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux: Interactive Brokers
    • Lean Management Fundamentals: Starweaver
    • Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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