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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Business Development, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Presentations, Financial Modeling, Fundraising

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Integrity, Growth Mindedness, Positivity, Optimism, Stress Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Attributes, Productivity, Time Management, Goal Setting

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      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Financial Forecasting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Financial Market

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Data Ethics, Brainstorming, Generative AI Agents, Business Priorities, Return On Investment, Data Strategy, Business Leadership, Goal Setting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Solutions, Business Strategy, Scalability, Business Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Team Management, Self-Discipline, Communication, Active Listening, Stress Management, Decision Making, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

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      University of Minnesota

      Managing Employee Compensation

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Strategy, Labor Compliance, Workers Compensation, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Payroll Tax, Employee Engagement

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Speaking to a Technical Group

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Enthusiasm

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      التفاوض الدولي وبين الثقافات

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, International Relations, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Resilience & Leadership: Design, Development, & Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Contingency Planning, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vulnerability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular executive courses

    • Entrepreneurship: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Financial Forecasting and Reporting: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders: IBM
    • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Managing Employee Compensation: University of Minnesota
    • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Speaking to a Technical Group: University of Colorado Boulder

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