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      Coursera Project Network

      Storytelling With Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Data Visualization, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Business Communication, Action Oriented, Drive Engagement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Intel

      AI Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Business Research, B2B Sales

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      487 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Interactive Brokers

      Derivatives - Options & Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Investments, Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Esports

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Media Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Game Design, Recruitment, Fundraising, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Workforce Planning, Content Creation, Relationship Building, Market Dynamics, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Finanzas para directivos

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operational Analysis, Business Metrics, Financial Modeling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management, Business Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      393 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      867 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Project Finance, Business Valuation, Depreciation, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Tax

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Banking Services, Financial Inclusion, Fundraising, Capital Markets, Blockchain, Credit Risk, Financial Services, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Securities (Finance)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovación y emprendimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Corporate Strategy, Creative Thinking, Business Process, Storytelling, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Business Strategy, Open Mindset, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Solution Design, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Business Planning, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Video Production, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Ledgers (Accounting), Mobile Banking, Banking, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      250 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Image Quality, Creativity, Content Creation, Storytelling, Writing, Design Elements And Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      574 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Technical Communication, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Storytelling With Data: Coursera Project Network
    • AI Essentials : Intel
    • Derivatives - Options & Futures: Interactive Brokers
    • Esports: University of California, Irvine
    • Finanzas para directivos: IESE Business School
    • Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding: University of Michigan
    • Innovación y emprendimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town

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