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    Institute for the Future

    Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Trend Analysis, Market Trend, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    504 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Introduction to Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Analytical Skills, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Marketing, Business Research, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Trend Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Banking Services, Data Security, Banking, Data Maintenance, Software Installation, Inventory Management System, Reconciliation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Interviewing Skills, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Data Analytics Methods for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Sales Pipelines, Customer Analysis, Marketing Channel, Advertising Campaigns, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Unilever

    Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing, MarTech

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Leadership and Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    329 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, 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 California, Irvine

    Proyecto Final de Éxito Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Time Management, Communication, Business Communication, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business, Analytical Skills, Peer Review

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Sustainability Reporting, Action Oriented, Strategic Prioritization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Administration, Active Listening

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Sales & Marketing Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Business Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Product Promotion, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Gap Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens: Institute for the Future
  • Introduction to Market Research: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University
  • Data Analytics Methods for Marketing: Meta
  • Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst: Unilever
  • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Rice University
  • ESG Impact: Investor Perspective: University of Pennsylvania
  • Proyecto Final de Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
  • Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas: Universidad de los Andes

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