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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Neurodiversity in Workplaces: Inclusive Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture Transformation, Safety Culture, Leadership, Team Management, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Employee Engagement, Adaptability, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      IA Para Todos (Português)

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Data Modeling, Business Transformation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      AI skills
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs, Content Management, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Generative AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Innovation, International Relations, Market Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Governance, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Leadership Studies, Strategic Partnership, Leadership and Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Accounting 1

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Working Capital, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Ethics, Collaboration, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Sales Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Management, Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Business Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and Data Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      819 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Business Risk Management, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      New Product Development - develop your own new product

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Budget Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Project Management, Product Management, Project Planning, Agile Product Development, Scheduling, Innovation, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Generative AI, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Logo Design, Digital Design, Collaborative Software, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Neurodiversity in Workplaces: Inclusive Leadership: Coursera Instructor Network
    • IA Para Todos (Português): DeepLearning.AI
    • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
    • Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia : Copenhagen Business School
    • Accounting 1: University of Lausanne
    • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
    • Sales Strategy: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
    • Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia: University of California, Irvine

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