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    Study operations research for solving complex organizational problems. Learn about optimization, simulation, and decision analysis techniques.

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Liquidation, Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Expenditure, Organizational Structure, Depreciation, Business Analysis

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      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Value Creation Through Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Business Modeling, Cold Calling, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Technology Roadmaps, Innovation, Sales Process, Technology Strategies, Market Analysis, Target Market, Marketing, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Ideation, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Princeton University

      Effective Altruism

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Research, Program Evaluation

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      765 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Business Strategy in Practice (Project-centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Business Research, Project Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Business Writing, Presentations

      4.7
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      200 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, General Science and Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      616 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Action Oriented, Community Organizing, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Innovation, Advocacy, Experimentation, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Environmental Issue

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Financing for Startup Businesses

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Private Equity, Financial Services, Credit Risk, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Liquidation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Writing, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Sales, Verbal Communication Skills, Cold Calling, Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Needs Assessment, Sales Pipelines, Solution Selling, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Lead Generation, Rapport Building, Relationship Management

      4.7
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Essentials of Hospitality Management

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Hospitality, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Business Metrics, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Innovation, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Management, Financial Planning

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Investigation, Creativity, World History, Writing, Performing Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations research courses

    • Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Value Creation Through Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Effective Altruism: Princeton University
    • Business Strategy in Practice (Project-centered Course): University of Virginia
    • Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam
    • Financing for Startup Businesses: Duke University
    • Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet): École Polytechnique
    • Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance: Kennesaw State University
    • Essentials of Hospitality Management: Starweaver

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