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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Augmented Decision-Making for Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Data Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Technology Strategies, Culture Transformation, Risk Management, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Product Management: Data Science and Agile Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Agile Product Development, Backlogs, DevOps, Lean Methodologies, Analytics, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Management, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Data Science, Product Development, Innovation, Product Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Recognizing Team Members

      Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Mindfulness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Case Studies, Advocacy, Legal Proceedings

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alignor

      Dealing With External Stakeholders In A Diverse Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Collaboration, Communication, Communication Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Winning at Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Sales Management, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales Territory Management, Sales Process, Closing (Sales), Presentations, Consultative Selling, Employee Coaching, Customer Relationship Management, Overcoming Objections, Rapport Building, Active Listening

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Culture, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Community Development, Media and Communications, Emerging Technologies, Content Creation, Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Cost Reduction, Budget Management, Billing, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization, System Monitoring, Resource Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Lightcap 3: Light in outdoor contexts

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Human Factors, Psychology, Environmental Science, Aesthetics, Safety Standards, Environmental Issue, Research, Technical Standard, Safety and Security

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Communicating Across Cultures for Team Success

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy, Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Safety Culture, Relationship Building, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      New Map for Product Managers: Rulesets for Global Business

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Relations, International Finance, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Strategy, Political Sciences, Supply Chain Management, Market Analysis, Brand Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Hands-on BGP

      Skills you'll gain: Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AI-Augmented Decision-Making for Business Leaders: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Product Management: Data Science and Agile Systems: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Recognizing Team Members: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Dealing With External Stakeholders In A Diverse Environment: Alignor
    • Winning at Sales: Packt
    • Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Français: Google Cloud
    • Lightcap 3: Light in outdoor contexts : Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Communicating Across Cultures for Team Success: University of Colorado System

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