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      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAP

      SAP Technology Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Consulting, Systems Design, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Cloud Computing, Technical Design, Solution Design, User Feedback, Product Strategy, Project Scoping, Technical Consulting, Customer Engagement, Cybersecurity, Relationship Building, System Implementation, Professional Networking, SAP Applications

      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Business Analytics using Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Development

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Demand Planning, Product Development, Persona (User Experience)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Curiosity, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness, Business Modeling

      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

      Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia

      Business Strategy in Practice (Project-centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Business Research, Project Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Business Writing, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Data Visualization, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Business Process Improvement, Analytics, Generative AI, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Competitive Strategy and Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Research, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Growth Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Content, Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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