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      University of California, Davis

      Estimating Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Construction Management, Estimation, Bidding, Construction, Cost Management, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Business Ethics, Budgeting, Project Management, Engineering Plans And Specifications

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Teams, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Management Reporting, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Microsoft Office, Data Science

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      265 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      The Fundamentals of Revenue Management: The Cornerstone of Revenue Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Forecasting, Budgeting, Hospitality, Financial Forecasting, Hotel Operations, Strategic Marketing, Target Market, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Comparable Company Valuation – Core Concepts & Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Working Capital, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Share, Financial Statements, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Performance Analysis, Gross Profit, Benchmarking, Financial Data, Capital Expenditure, Financial Forecasting, Operational Efficiency

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Gestión de Proyectos de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Quality Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Issue Tracking, Stakeholder Analysis, Budget Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Leadership: Being a Confident and Effective Team Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Calendar Management, Employee Retention, Team Motivation, Talent Management, Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Analysis Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Analytics, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Negocios Internacionales II

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Finance, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Business, Small Business Accounting, Business Management, Market Analysis, Economics, Workforce Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Business Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      538 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      599 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Earned Media, Media and Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding, Business Ethics, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      706 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Advanced Competitive Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Compliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, New Business Development, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      881 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Spreadsheets for Beginners using Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Data Compilation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Estimating Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
    • Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
    • The Fundamentals of Revenue Management: The Cornerstone of Revenue Strategy: ESSEC Business School
    • Comparable Company Valuation – Core Concepts & Methods: EDUCBA
    • Gestión de Proyectos de Google: Google
    • Leadership: Being a Confident and Effective Team Leader: Skillshare
    • Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM): University at Buffalo
    • Negocios Internacionales II: University of New Mexico
    • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder

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