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      Columbia University

      Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Financial Systems, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Equities, Finance, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Portfolio Management

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      299 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create and Design Digital Products using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, E-Commerce, Direct Selling, Digital Content, Digital Assets, Marketing, Marketing Materials

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Extract, Transform and Load Data in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Power BI, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Storage Technologies, Business Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      948 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Removing Barriers to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Business Marketing, B2B Sales, Customer Insights, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Marketing, Inside Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      447 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      The Importance of Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Big Data, Crisis Management, Analytics, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Strategy and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      567 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Cloud Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Processing, SQL, Scalability

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      630 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
    • Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI: Microsoft
    • Create and Design Digital Products using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Extract, Transform and Load Data in Power BI: Microsoft
    • Removing Barriers to Change: University of Pennsylvania
    • Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios: Universidade de São Paulo
    • The Importance of Listening: Northwestern University
    • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
    • Strategy and Sustainability: IESE Business School

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