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    Understand the foundations of business for starting and managing companies. Learn about marketing, finance, operations, and strategy.

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Visualizations using Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Advanced Analytics, Spatial Analysis, Data Manipulation, Forecasting

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Prompt Engineering, Proposal Development, Calendar Management, Business Correspondence, Microsoft Word, Generative AI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Economics and Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Financial Systems, Financial Policy, Banking, Probability Distribution, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Economics, Financial Market, Business Economics, Risk Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Generative AI & Governmental Financial Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Large Language Modeling, Governmental Accounting, Unstructured Data, Financial Data, Generative AI, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Data Processing, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Making, User Interface (UI)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      A Comprehensive Guide To Acing Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Composure, Professionalism, Communication, Rapport Building, Stress Management, Active Listening, Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Corporate Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Structure, Accountability, Financial Reporting

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution

      Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Diplomacy, Labor Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Partnership, Non-Verbal Communication, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Camino a la Excelencia en Gestión de Proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Culture Transformation, Process Improvement, Project Management, Production Process, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process, Value Engineering, Contract Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Continuous Improvement Process

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, ISO 9000 Series, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Management Systems, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Employee Engagement, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Goal Setting, Visionary, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Constructive Feedback, Performance Appraisal, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Zoho Corporation

      Get Ready to Sell: Guided Projects and Portfolio Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Presentation, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management, Interviewing Skills, Prospecting and Qualification, Portfolio Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Open Data and Intelligent Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Governance, FinTech, AI Personalization, Mobile Banking, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Open Source Technology, Financial Systems, Governance, Business Ethics, Human Centered Design, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Advanced Visualizations using Tableau: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook: Microsoft
    • Managerial Economics and Business Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI & Governmental Financial Reporting: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • A Comprehensive Guide To Acing Job Interviews: Packt
    • Corporate Governance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution: ESSEC Business School
    • Camino a la Excelencia en Gestión de Proyectos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Introduction to Continuous Improvement Process: Board Infinity
    • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan

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