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      Emory University

      Consulting Presentations and Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Management Consulting, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Data Visualization Software, Concision, Expectation Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Wharton Entrepreneurship Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Proposal Development, Business Valuation, Peer Review, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Business Research, Financial Forecasting, Market Analysis, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Customer-Centric Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, New Product Development, Innovation, Business Strategies, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Aptly

      Marketing with TikTok

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Online Advertising, Brand Marketing, Storytelling, Social Media, Content Creation, Performance Measurement, Content Marketing, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Marketing, Digital Advertising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Operations, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Ideation, Research, Financial Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      403 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      More Introduction to Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Income Tax, Tax, Equities, Cash Flows, Fixed Asset, Depreciation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      554 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, International Finance, Mobile Banking, Digital Transformation, Financial Regulations, Financial Market, Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Emerging Technologies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Administration, Data Entry, Employee Onboarding, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Compensation Management, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Non-Profit Accounting, Payment Processing and Collection, Tax Compliance, Benefits Administration, Specialized Accounting, Record Keeping, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      638 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Professional Development, Leadership, Collaboration, Analysis, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Case Studies, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Agile Project Management: Estimate, Lead & Deliver Value

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Risk Analysis, Earned Value Management, Sprint Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Communication Strategies, Project Risk Management, Estimation, Prioritization, User Story

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      PMP Certification: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Scoping, Agile Methodology, Organizational Structure

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Consulting Presentations and Storytelling: Emory University
    • Wharton Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
    • Customer-Centric Innovation: Duke University
    • Marketing with TikTok: Aptly
    • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • More Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
    • FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services: Copenhagen Business School
    • ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
    • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University

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