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      IESE Business School

      La gestión de personas y equipos

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Performance Management, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Employee Engagement, Culture, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persona (User Experience)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cursos en línea: modelo para armar

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Organizational Skills, End User Training and Support, Interactive Design, Content Management, Quality Assurance, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fortinet, Inc.

      Fortinet Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Leadership, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Priorities, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      370 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Negocios Internacionales II

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Finance, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Business, Small Business Accounting, Business Management, Market Analysis, Economics, Workforce Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Business Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      538 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Animer une séance collaborative

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Drive Engagement, Teamwork, Innovation, Conflict Management, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Teamwork, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Agile Project Management, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Production Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Branding, Creative Design, Proposal Development, Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Photography, Presentations, Brainstorming, Campaign Management, Target Audience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Strategy & Economic Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Global Marketing, Price Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Product Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Adaptability

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Lund University

      Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      463 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Community Development, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Virtual Teams, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Differentiated Instruction, Blended Learning, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      579 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Personal Development, Human Centered Design, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • La gestión de personas y equipos: IESE Business School
    • Cursos en línea: modelo para armar: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
    • Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Negocios Internacionales II: University of New Mexico
    • Animer une séance collaborative: ESSEC Business School
    • People and Soft Skills Assessment : IBM
    • From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories: IE Business School
    • Strategy & Economic Analysis: Illinois Tech
    • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University

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