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      University of Michigan

      Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Payment Processing, FinTech, Blockchain, Mobile Banking, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Banking Services, Financial Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Investment Management, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investments, Point of Sale, Mobile Security, Fundraising, Capital Markets, Credit Risk, Market Dynamics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Social Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Talent Acquisition, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Professional Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Value Engineering, Waste Minimization, Competitive Intelligence, Business Technologies, Quality Control

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      820 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      713 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Management

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Mediation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Teamwork, Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Investments, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Inclusion, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Due Diligence, Stakeholder Engagement, New Business Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Content

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Geneva

      Portfolio and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Derivatives, Equities, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Correlation Analysis, Variance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, International Finance, Mobile Banking, Digital Transformation, Financial Regulations, Financial Market, Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Emerging Technologies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Empresas Familiares

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Leadership and Management, Governance, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Lean Methodologies, Growth Strategies, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      238 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations: University of Michigan
    • Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos: Universidad de Palermo
    • The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Project Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Merchandising: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
    • L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux: ESSEC Business School
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace : Coursera Project Network
    • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva

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