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      University of California, Davis

      Google SEO Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Client Services, Content Strategy, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Value Stream Mapping

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Strategic Thinking, Process Analysis, Process Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Organizational Structure

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      CEO Playbook: Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Generative AI Agents, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Analytical Skills, Strategic Marketing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Future of Production

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Production Management, Quality Management, Sustainable Business, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Optimization, Internet Of Things, Data-Driven Decision-Making, 3D Assets, Automation, Digital Transformation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      AI Innovation & Product Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Google Gemini, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Financial Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Annual Reports, Business Acumen, Financial Management

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      Duke University

      Balance Sheet and Business Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Modeling, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for HR Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Technical Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Surveys, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, People Development, Generative AI, Interviewing Skills, Performance Review, Resource Planning

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      Duke University

      Investment Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Risk Analysis

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      The Future of Sports Media and Challenges Ahead

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Revenue Management, Innovation, Brand Management, Content Strategy, Augmented Reality, New Product Development, Digital Transformation, Storytelling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Trend Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, People Analytics, Metadata Management, Game Theory, Digital Design, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source Technology, 3D Modeling

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      Institute for the Future

      Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming, Empathy, Market Trend

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Google SEO Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
    • Value Stream Mapping: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University
    • CEO Playbook: Generative AI: Starweaver
    • Future of Production: Starweaver
    • AI Innovation & Product Strategy: Starweaver
    • Financial Statements: Duke University
    • Balance Sheet and Business Cases: Duke University
    • Generative AI for HR Professionals: Vanderbilt University
    • Investment Evaluation: Duke University

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