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      EDUCBA

      Lean Six Sigma White Belt: Analyze & Improve

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Minimization, Pareto Chart, Standard Operating Procedure

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Rapport Building, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Decision Making

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

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Entrepreneurship Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Innovation, Marketing, Market Research, Product Management, Product Development, Business Strategies, Business Solutions, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Finance, New Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Value Propositions

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Wharton Entrepreneurship Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Proposal Development, Business Valuation, Peer Review, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Business Research, Financial Forecasting, Market Analysis, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Financial Systems, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Equities, Finance, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Portfolio Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Design Thinking and Global Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, Value Propositions, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Quality Improvement and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Quality Management Systems, ISO 9000 Series, Statistical Process Controls, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Improvement, Service Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Customer Insights

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      306 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Accountability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      455 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Scaling Product and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Go To Market Strategy, Sales Management, Product Management, Sales Strategy, New Business Development, Product Development, Operational Efficiency, Product Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Process, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Insights, Leadership and Management, Fundraising

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Crowdfunding

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fraud detection, Campaign Management, Social Media, Presentations, Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Driving engagement, Promotional Strategies, Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      BCG

      التحوّل الرقمي

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Business Economics, Innovation, Competitive Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      286 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Lean Six Sigma White Belt: Analyze & Improve: EDUCBA
    • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University
    • Entrepreneurship Capstone : University of Maryland, College Park
    • Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Wharton Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
    • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Quality Improvement and Management: Board Infinity
    • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
    • Scaling Product and Processes: IE Business School

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