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      Macquarie University

      Habilidades de Excel para el negocio: Intermedio I

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Consolidation, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and organizational behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Stress Management, Leadership, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Employee Performance Management, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Empowerment, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      市场营销概论 (中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Giving 2.0: The MOOC

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Resource Utilization, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking, Social Media, Planning, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Complex Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, ChatGPT, Willingness To Learn, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Management, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows, Product Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Change Management

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Investments, Data Mining, Asset Management, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      236 reviews

      Intermediate · 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, Sales Presentation, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Needs Assessment, Relationship Building, Empathy, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      HRCI

      Compliance and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Labor Compliance, Human Resources, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Risk, Safety Training, Human Resource Strategy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Law, Human Resource Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Research, Science and Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group, Regression Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      642 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Habilidades de Excel para el negocio: Intermedio I: Macquarie University
    • Leadership and organizational behavior: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • 市场营销概论 (中文版): University of Pennsylvania
    • Team Building and Leadership in Project Management: Microsoft
    • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
    • Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Change Management: Packt
    • Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets: EDHEC Business School
    • Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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