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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Emerging Technologies & Digital Business

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Business Transformation, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data, E-Commerce

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization, Cost Reduction

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Applied Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      300 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      SAS Visual Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Dashboard, Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Business Reporting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Career Growth & Business Expansion

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Personal Development, Productivity, Relationship Management, Professional Networking, Branding, Business Planning, Problem Solving, Project Management, Contract Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Harnessing AI for Business Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Generative AI, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Market Research, Trend Analysis, OpenAI, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Real Time Data, Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Team Management, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      298 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Value and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Revenue Recognition, Organizational Structure, Governance, Financial Statements, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Management Training And Development, Project Closure, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Project Implementation, Project Management

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      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Analysis for Business Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Systems, User Requirements Documents, Process Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Dataflow

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Economics and Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Bank Regulations, Financial Systems, Financial Policy, Banking, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Economics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Global Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management

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      4.7
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Patent

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Process, Innovation, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Case Law, New Product Development, Product Development, Lawsuits, New Business Development, Legal Strategy, Global Marketing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business Forecasting

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Demand Planning, Excel Formulas, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Business Mathematics, Predictive Modeling, Business Metrics, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Market Trend, Business Economics, Statistical Modeling, Business Analytics, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Emerging Technologies & Digital Business: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Operations: Emory University
    • Introduction to Applied Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • SAS Visual Business Analytics: SAS
    • Career Growth & Business Expansion: Packt
    • Harnessing AI for Business Impact: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Analysis for Business Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Managerial Economics and Business Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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