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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Sales Management Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Case Studies, Sales Process, Strategic Marketing, B2B Sales, Business Strategies, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Peer Review

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Inventory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Inventory and Warehousing, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Service Level, Forecasting, Customer Service, Cost Management, Operations Research, Statistical Methods

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Investments, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Sustainability Reporting, Due Diligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Climate Change Mitigation, Governance, Corporate Finance, Petroleum Industry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Application of AI, InsurTech, and Real Estate Technology

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Fraud detection, Real Estate, Insurance, Artificial Intelligence, Market Trend, Underwriting, Machine Learning, Commercial Real Estate, Case Studies, Customer experience improvement, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    576 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Psychology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Thought Leadership, Governance, Storytelling, Culture, Customer Engagement, Innovation, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Equities, Accounting

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Compensation Management, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Service, Compliance Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    484 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Agile Project Management, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Business Priorities, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Internal Auditing, External Auditing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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  • Strategic Sales Management Final Project: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Inventory Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP : Coursera Project Network
  • ESG Impact: Investor Perspective: University of Pennsylvania
  • Application of AI, InsurTech, and Real Estate Technology: University of Pennsylvania
  • Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Payroll Professional: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions: Coursera Project Network
  • Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor: ESADE Business and Law School

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