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      Columbia University

      Construction Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Environment Health And Safety, Building Information Modeling, Construction, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Project Management, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Contract Management, Lean Methodologies, Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Structure

      4.8
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      7.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design, 3D Modeling, Design Elements And Principles

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Story, Product Management, Agile Software Development, Continuous Delivery, New Product Development, Agile Methodology, Product Lifecycle Management, Scrum (Software Development), Product Development, Agile Product Development, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Product Improvement, Software Development Methodologies, Product Roadmaps, User Experience Design, A/B Testing, Analytics, Design Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      5S - Become a Certified 5S Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Leadership and Management, Employee Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

      Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Entrepreneurship, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Business Development, Business Strategies, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Business Risk Management, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      933 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Storytelling, Creative Problem-Solving, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, New Product Development, Data Visualization, User Experience Design, Strategic Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Ideation, Project Finance, Value Propositions, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Construction Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Construction Management, Construction Accounting, Cost Management, Commercial Construction, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Real Estate, Finance, Earned Value Management, Business Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Business Mathematics, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Loans, Return On Investment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Data Ethics, Operational Excellence, Data Storytelling, Performance Improvement, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process, Performance Measurement, Data Presentation, Data Strategy, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Quality Control, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      741 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Roadmaps, Customer Engagement, Innovation, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Management Training And Development, Design Thinking, Analysis, B2B Sales, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Analytics, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, A/B Testing, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Construction Scheduling

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Construction, Timelines, Project Management Software, Work Breakdown Structure, Dependency Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    • Construction Project Management: Columbia University
    • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
    • 5S - Become a Certified 5S Specialist: Packt
    • Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success : Michigan State University
    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Construction Finance: Columbia University
    • Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM): University at Buffalo
    • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University

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