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      Duke University

      ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Decision Making, Culture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Marketing: Building Iconic Brands

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Marketing Management, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Product Marketing, Product Promotion, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Project Management Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Governance, Change Management, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Construction Management Industry and Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Cost Management, Facility Management, Communication Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Employee Management System with When I Work

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Staff Management, Payroll, Team Management, Timelines, Data Entry, Scheduling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Vanderbilt University

      Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Thought Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      London Business School

      Agile Organisation: Strategies for Business Resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Operational Risk, Leadership Development, Business Continuity, Team Motivation, Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Team Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Business Planning, Forecasting, Business Strategies, Supply Chain Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      HubSpot Academy

      Strategic Customer Relationship Management & Sales Technique

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Data Visualization, Sales Presentations, Sales Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Persona Development, HubSpot CRM, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Employee Onboarding, Sales Pipelines, Target Audience, Sales, Dashboard, Customer Success Management, Business Reporting, Content Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Program Management and the Art of Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Communication Planning, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Storytelling, Target Audience, Cultural Diversity, Information Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Social Skills, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Communication, Virtual Teams

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Supply Chain Disruption During COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Materials Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Logistics Management, Logistics, Crisis Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Contingency Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Demand Planning, Case Studies, Personal protective equipment, Operational Efficiency, Capacity Management, Business Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business: Duke University
    • Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans: Coursera Project Network
    • Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning: University of Pennsylvania
    • Global Marketing: Building Iconic Brands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Project Management Principles: Microsoft
    • The Construction Management Industry and Profession: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Create Employee Management System with When I Work: Coursera Project Network
    • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
    • Agile Organisation: Strategies for Business Resilience: London Business School
    • Strategic Customer Relationship Management & Sales Technique: HubSpot Academy

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