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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Cloud Platforms, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cloud Infrastructure, Cost Control, Budget Management, Expense Management, Multi-Cloud, Billing, Accountability, Resource Utilization

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Communication, Social Skills, Teamwork, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Human Capital: Positive Downsizing and Navigating Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Relations, Workforce Development, Business Ethics, Policy Development, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Organizational Change, Change Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Mathematics Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Education and Training, English Language, Language Learning, Pedagogy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Network Analysis, Data Ethics, Behavioral Economics, Analytics, Game Design, Social Sciences, Sociology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Space is Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, World History, Innovation, Science and Research, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI and European Union Law: Navigating Regulatory Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Legal Technology, Legal Risk, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Automation, Legal Strategy, Productivity Software, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Recognizing Team Members

      Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Mindfulness

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Dairy Nutrition & Health: Analyzing Cow Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Health Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Biology, Systems Analysis, Molecular Biology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alignor

      Dealing With External Stakeholders In A Diverse Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Persuasive Communication, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Active Listening, Collaboration, Communication, Communication Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Augmented Decision-Making for Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Data Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Technology Strategies, Culture Transformation, Risk Management, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
    • Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Human Capital: Positive Downsizing and Navigating Politics: University of Michigan
    • The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners: Rice University
    • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI and European Union Law: Navigating Regulatory Compliance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Recognizing Team Members: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Dairy Nutrition & Health: Analyzing Cow Wellness: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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