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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Valuation, Analytical Skills, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Management Information Systems, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Data Science, Information Privacy, Information Architecture

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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Public Health, Hospitality, Case Studies

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Personal Development, Mental Health, Case Studies, Health Promotion, Positive Behavior Support, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Needs Assessment, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Personal Development, Human Centered Design, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Analytics en las organizaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Structure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Management, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Capacity Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Relational Database Administration (DBA)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Operational Databases, Database Systems, IBM DB2, MySQL, Performance Tuning, PostgreSQL, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Database Design, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Encryption

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Nutritional Assessment, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Product Improvement, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Health Assessment, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Definición y Medición

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Value Engineering, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Problem Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Home-Based Child Care

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Teaching, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self improvement courses

    • Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health: University of Copenhagen
    • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
    • Analytics en las organizaciones: Universidad de los Andes
    • Operations Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
    • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products: University of Michigan
    • Definición y Medición: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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