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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Financial Management for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Finance, Finance, Return On Investment, Accounting and Finance Software, Product Management, Presentations, Cash Flows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Conflict Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    450 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

    Navigating Generative AI for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Legal Risk, Organizational Change, Operational Risk, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Ethics, Technology Strategies, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    199 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Analyzing Product Opportunities with Creately

    Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Product Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Trend Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Transformational Leadership in a Tech-Driven Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Communication, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Financial Planning

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master ISO 9000: Analyze, Apply, and Achieve Certification

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Quality Management Systems, Quality Improvement, Program Implementation, Quality Management, Operational Risk, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance Management, Auditing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Capital Markets, Economics, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    885 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Analytics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Administration, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Navigate Your Dream Studio Job: Thrive in 3D Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Contract Negotiation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Rapport Building, Planning, Negotiation, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Strong Work Ethic, Stress Management, Motivational Skills, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Presentations, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Design Online Course Printables using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Canva (Software), Promotional Materials, Business Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Creative Design, Business, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Financial Management for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
  • L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux: ESSEC Business School
  • Navigating Generative AI for Leaders: Coursera
  • Analyzing Product Opportunities with Creately: Coursera Project Network
  • Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Transformational Leadership in a Tech-Driven Marketplace: Illinois Tech
  • Master ISO 9000: Analyze, Apply, and Achieve Certification: EDUCBA
  • Finance for Everyone: Decisions: McMaster University
  • Healthcare Analytics Essentials : Northeastern University

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