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    Infosec

    Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Technical Communication, Leadership, Program Management, Risk Management, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English for Business B1

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Business Writing, English Language, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Communication, Report Writing, Language Competency, Data Storytelling, Taking Meeting Minutes, Recruitment, Business Reporting, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Industrial Relations: Fostering Workplace Climate

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Management Training And Development, Staff Management, Team Leadership, Labor Law, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources, Communication, Compliance Management, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 2 - Prepare Like a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Cold Calling, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Needs Assessment, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Lead Generation, Communication, Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create Customer Personas in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Customer Data Management, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Social Media, Product Knowledge, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

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    Peking University

    大学生瑜伽

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Physical Stamina, Physical Therapy, Mental Concentration, Respiratory Care, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Anatomy, Health Education, Human Musculoskeletal System

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    التفاوض الدولي وبين الثقافات

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, International Relations, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Storytelling, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Data Visualization, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Test Tools, Leadership and Management, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Infraestructura sostenible

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Public Works, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Adaptation, Strategic Partnership, Project Management Life Cycle, Feasibility Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Construction Management, Project Planning, Private Equity, Loans, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    信息社会的机遇和挑战

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Open Mindset, Technology Solutions, Innovation, Digital Transformation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Human Decision Making and its Biases

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Behavioral Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Communication, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA)

    Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Small Data, R (Software), R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Technical Communication, Research Methodologies, Scatter Plots, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social courses

  • Management: Infosec
  • English for Business B1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Industrial Relations: Fostering Workplace Climate: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Professional Selling: Step 2 - Prepare Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
  • Create Customer Personas in Canva: Coursera Project Network
  • 大学生瑜伽: Peking University
  • التفاوض الدولي وبين الثقافات: ESSEC Business School
  • Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности: University of Virginia
  • Infraestructura sostenible: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • 信息社会的机遇和挑战: University of Science and Technology of China

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