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    • G

      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising, Customer experience strategy (CX), Campaign Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • R

      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Documentation, Project Controls, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology, Biology, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Brainstorming, Time Management, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Lifelong Learning, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google

      Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement

      Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, A/B Testing, Marketing Budgets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Stakeholder Communications, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades Gerenciales

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Organizational Skills, Management Training And Development, Creative Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Cognitive flexibility, People Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Leadership, Leadership, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Quality Management, Time Management, Team Management, Office Management, Team Building, Leadership and Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • L

      LearnQuest

      Scrum Master Certification

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Methodology, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Scaled Agile Framework, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Scalability, Risk Management, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Continuous Integration, Lean Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Management Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Aprendiendo a aprender: Poderosas herramientas mentales con las que podrás dominar temas difíciles (Learning How to Learn)

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Learning Theory, Time Management, Prioritization, Cognitive flexibility, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Planning, Self-Awareness, Persistence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Value Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Marketing, Process Improvement, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Marketing Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Product Strategy, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Supply Chain Systems, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Planning, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Accounting Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Human Resources Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Training and Development, Performance Metric, Compensation Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Employee Engagement, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Goal Setting, Visionary, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Constructive Feedback, Performance Appraisal, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • L

      Lund University

      Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Environment, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      458 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular urban planning courses

    • Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce: Google
    • Engineering Project Management: Rice University
    • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement: Google
    • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Scrum Master Certification: LearnQuest
    • Aprendiendo a aprender: Poderosas herramientas mentales con las que podrás dominar temas difíciles (Learning How to Learn): Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Value Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine

    Frequently Asked Questions about Urban Planning

    Urban planning is a set of processes for managing the development and design of cities and their surrounding areas. Some of the issues that factor into urban planning include efficient land use, transportation, maintaining clean air and water, economic opportunities, and education. Urban planners have to balance forward-thinking with historic preservation, and they work with multiple municipal agencies to achieve their goals. They also consider the needs of multiple constituencies in their work. You'll see urban planning at work throughout the world, and cultures have practiced it in one form or another since ancient times.‎

    Urban planning is an important discipline because urban planners explore the issues that face our cities today and attempt to address them. If you have a passion for your city—large or small—you can make a difference by studying urban planning and putting it into practice. Your work is different from that of an architect, because you're not looking at the city as a whole rather than particular structures. Urban planning involves big picture thinking and looks at issues that will affect the city not just today but also in the future.‎

    There are opportunities to use your urban planning knowledge in historic preservation and conservation jobs, and many municipalities have departments that handle planning and strategy for the future. Urban planning is a wide discipline, so you might consider looking at other industries that are similar to planning and preservation. Landscape architects, land developers, and transportation boards often have job openings for urban planners. Look for jobs with nonprofits that advocate for better urban planning or for particular environmental causes. If you're passionate about a particular neighborhood or historic estate, you may be able to turn that calling into a career as well.‎

    Online courses on Coursera about urban planning provide you with the opportunity to learn about green cities, public health, sustainability, and geographic information system (GIS) mapping and spatial analysis. You might discover the principles of successfully managing smart urban infrastructures as well as connecting cities and nature through innovation. Learn about international urban planning concepts too, such as urban planning for cities in Africa, global environmental management, and mitigating climate change in developing countries through online courses on Coursera.‎

    Online Urban Planning courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Urban Planning skills. Choose from a wide range of Urban Planning courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Urban Planning, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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