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      Rice University

      Linear Regression for Business Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Estimation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Analysis, Internal Communications, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Software, Market Research, User Research, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Logistics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Data Science for Business Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Data Science, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Network Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Authentications

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essential English for Business Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create social media content with Prezi

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EIT Digital

      Business Implications of AI: Full course

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Leadership, Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, Emerging Technologies

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Business Intelligence and Visual Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, SAS (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Warehousing, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Machine Learning, Data Import/Export

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Market your new business with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, Advertising, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Linear Regression for Business Statistics: Rice University
    • Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Science for Business Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
    • Business Operations Support in Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network
    • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
    • Create social media content with Prezi : Coursera Project Network
    • Business Implications of AI: Full course: EIT Digital
    • Business Intelligence and Visual Analytics: University of California, Irvine

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