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      Northwestern University

      The Business of Social

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      E-Business: Negocios Online

      Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Google Ads, Digital Transformation, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Business Modeling, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Challenges in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Virtual Teams, Diversity Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Marketing Planning, Culture, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Marketing, International Relations, Teamwork, Advertising, Negotiation

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Deep Learning for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Business Strategy, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      684 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Analytics Executive Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Data Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      MBE Mastering Business Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Cash Flows, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Balance Sheet, Corporate Strategy, Six Sigma Methodology, Business Valuation, Organizational Strategy, Gross Profit, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Marketing Communications, Target Market, Lean Six Sigma

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      AI-Powered Business Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Sales Presentation, Google Gemini, Sales Strategy, ChatGPT, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Product Knowledge

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Business, Market Dynamics, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Logistics Management, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Value Propositions, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Data Analysis for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      AI Ethics in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Case Studies, Risking, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Information Privacy, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Generative AI, Social Justice

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Managing the Company of the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Innovation, Coordination, People Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting

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

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Launching Your Freelancing Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Sales Process, Client Services, Presentations, Expectation Management, Business Planning, Brand Strategy, Lead Generation, Scope Management, Professional Networking

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

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

    • The Business of Social: Northwestern University
    • E-Business: Negocios Online: Universidad de Palermo
    • Global Challenges in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Deep Learning for Business: Yonsei University
    • Business Analytics Executive Overview: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • MBE Mastering Business Essentials: Emory University
    • AI-Powered Business Operations: Starweaver
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Introduction: Emory University
    • Data Analysis for Business: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • AI Ethics in Business: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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