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      Indian School of Business

      Financial Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Wealth Management, Income Tax, Insurance, General Finance, Financial Management, Investments, Financial Market, Loans, Budgeting, Risk Management, Goal Setting

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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Essentials of Hospitality Management

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Hospitality, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Business Metrics, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Innovation, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Management, Financial Planning

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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Project Management Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Governance, Change Management, Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Program Management and the Art of Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Communication Planning, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Storytelling, Target Audience, Cultural Diversity, Information Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, User Story, Influencing, Communication, Virtual Teams

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Creative Work

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Risk Analysis, Image Analysis, Business Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Proactivity, Complex Problem Solving

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

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      IBM

      Introduction to UX/UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Python: de cero a analista de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Package and Software Management, Data Science, Python Programming, Scientific Visualization, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Ubuntu, Software Installation, Computational Thinking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Take your resume to the next level with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Entrepreneurship, Critical Thinking

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategies for Effective Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Systems Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular strategic thinking courses

    • Financial Planning: Indian School of Business
    • Essentials of Hospitality Management: Starweaver
    • Project Management Principles: Microsoft
    • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Program Management and the Art of Communication: University of Maryland, College Park
    • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
    • Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to UX/UI Design: IBM
    • Python: de cero a analista de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Take your resume to the next level with Canva: Coursera Project Network

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