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      Meta

      Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Marketing Materials, Instagram, Advertising, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Content Creation, Copywriting, Campaign Management, Information Privacy, Target Audience, Data Collection, Brand Management

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Team Management, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Planning, Innovation, Business Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Digital Media Strategy, Product Strategy, Marketing Materials

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Intuit

      Bookkeeping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Small Business Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cash Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intuit

      Assets in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Property Accounting, Financial Accounting, Asset Management, Accounting, Financial Statements, Lease Contracts, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Capital Expenditure, Operating Expense

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Analyze Global Logistics: A Strategic Supply Chain Case

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Process Design, Supplier Management, Cost Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Crisis Management, Planning, Professionalism

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success

      Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Information Architecture, Technical Support

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      Finance for Non-finance Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Variance Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Cost Estimation, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Accounting, Project Estimation, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Management, Process Capability, Project Planning, Customer experience improvement, Data Validation, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Metrics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Measure What Matters

      OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting

      Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Prioritization, Recognizing Others, Performance Measurement, Planning, Business Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      635 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising: Meta
    • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II: University of Virginia
    • Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search: SkillsBooster Academy
    • Bookkeeping Basics: Intuit
    • Assets in Accounting: Intuit
    • Analyze Global Logistics: A Strategic Supply Chain Case: EDUCBA
    • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity: University of California, Irvine
    • Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success: Skillshare
    • Finance for Non-finance Professionals: University of Cambridge

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