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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Management: Leading Teams to Success

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Trustworthiness, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Employee Onboarding, Leadership, Team Motivation, Employee Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Continuous Improvement Process, Productivity, Coaching, Empathy, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Concision, Psychology, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Health, Scientific Methods, Organizational Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Business Writing, Writing, Generative AI Agents, Continuous Improvement Process, Brainstorming, Higher Education, Editing, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Key Technologies for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Large Language Modeling, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Data Literacy, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, OpenAI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      101K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Team Motivation, People Management, Self-Awareness, Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      614 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Drive Engagement, Composure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Leading Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Goal Setting, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Power of Team Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Team Motivation, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Performance Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      521 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, IT Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking

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

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      University of Michigan

      Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Performance Review, Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Manage Abrasive Workplace Behavior With Backbone

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Professionalism, Courage, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Tactfulness, De-escalation Techniques, Assertiveness, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Performance Management, Compassion, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Learning Styles, Language Learning, Education Software and Technology, Stress Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, General Networking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Management: Leading Teams to Success: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Student Success: American Psychological Association
    • SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out: Board Infinity
    • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
    • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
    • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
    • Leading Teams: University of Michigan
    • The Power of Team Culture: University of Pennsylvania
    • IBM Project Manager: IBM
    • Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas: University of Michigan

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