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    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Innovation Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Product Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Business Strategy, Lean Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Productivity, Creativity, Problem Solving, Self-Discipline, Stress Management, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Macquarie University

      Leading transformations: Manage change

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Management, Influencing, Leadership, Adaptability, Innovation, Resource Management, Gap Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Resilience, Creative Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Cash Flows, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, Marketing, Corporate Finance, Strategic Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Business Valuation, Organizational Strategy, Business, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Illinois Tech

      Business & Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Applied Machine Learning, New Product Development

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, E-Commerce, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Branding, Marketing Channel, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Gross Profit, Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Cost Accounting, Cash Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Equities

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      H

      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, Business Risk Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Introduction to Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Process Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Digital Transformation, Business Process, Gap Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Transformation, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Analysis, Procurement, Market Intelligence, Purchasing, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Supply Management, Vendor Management, Management Consulting, Data Collection, Inventory Control, Business Consulting, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control Systems, Forecasting, Supplier Performance Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      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, Financial Systems, Financial Policy, Banking, Probability Distribution, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Economics, Financial Market, Business Economics, Risk Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Northeastern University

      Business Strategy and Value Creation In Action

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Business, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Leading transformations: Manage change: Macquarie University
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Emory University
    • Business & Technology: Illinois Tech
    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting: Emory University
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
    • Introduction to Business Analysis: IBM
    • Supply Chain Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Frequently Asked Questions about Business Management

    Coursera's Business Management courses equip learners with key managerial skills:

    • Fundamentals of strategic management and business planning
    • Techniques for effective leadership and team management
    • Financial literacy for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
    • Operations management for improving organizational efficiency
    • Principles of marketing management and consumer engagement
    • Project management skills to oversee projects from initiation to completion‎

    Business Management courses are designed for learners at various levels:

    • Beginners can start with basic courses that introduce fundamental business concepts and practices.
    • Those with some experience can deepen their understanding of specific management areas such as human resources or operations.
    • Seasoned professionals can enhance their strategic thinking and leadership capabilities. ‎

    Upon completion of Business Management courses, learners can earn various credentials:

    • Professional certificates that showcase your managerial skills and business acumen
    • Specializations that focus on in-depth studies of specific aspects of business management
    • Certificates that can help enhance your career prospects ‎

    Mastering business management opens up diverse career paths across industries:

    • Operations Manager, overseeing daily operations and improving processes
    • Business Analyst, using data to inform strategic decisions
    • Human Resources Manager, leading recruitment, training, and employee relations
    • Marketing Manager, developing and implementing marketing strategies
    • Executive roles such as CEO or General Manager, directing business strategies and operations‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including business management. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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