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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Team Management, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Data Collection, Knowledge Transfer, Team Building, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Meeting Facilitation, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Conflict Management, Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      786 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Market Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Derivatives, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Equities, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Estimation, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Negociación 4.0

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Coaching, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      853 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Systems Thinking Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Data Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Innovation, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Prototyping, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Perfect Tenses and Modals

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Writing, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Introduction to Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Digital Assets, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Security Awareness, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Security Controls, Securities (Finance), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Cryptography, Legal Technology, Financial Market, Market Data, Financial Regulations, Risk Management, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Customers and Competition, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Price Negotiation, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Target Audience, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Social Media Management, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Telecommuting, Customer Communications Management, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Six Sigma Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Market Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
    • Negociación 4.0: Universidad Austral
    • Systems Thinking Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Project Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategic Leadership in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • Perfect Tenses and Modals: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Blockchain: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Fundamentals of Customers and Competition, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine

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