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      Case Western Reserve University

      Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Interviewing Skills, Psychology

      4.8
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      299 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Supply chain management: Be global

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Business Technologies, Sustainable Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Content, Advertising & Social IMC

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Facebook, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, A/B Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Sales Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Microsoft 365, Resource Allocation, Microsoft Teams, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Marketing, Customer Data Management, Power BI, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Scheduling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel, Business Ethics, Market Research, Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Corporate Sustainability, Innovation

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Analytical Skills, Process Improvement, Project Documentation, Quality Improvement, Customer Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Management, Business Process, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Proactivity, Complex Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Social Media, Branding, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      80 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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Active Listening, Communication, Relationship Building, Persuasive Communication, Customer Insights, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Needs Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Charts and Dashboard using Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      634 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University
    • Supply chain management: Be global: Macquarie University
    • Content, Advertising & Social IMC: Northwestern University
    • Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft
    • Marketing Strategy: Illinois Tech
    • The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Scaling Product and Processes: IE Business School
    • Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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