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    Understand the foundations of business for starting and managing companies. Learn about marketing, finance, operations, and strategy.

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      IE Business School

      Branding: The Creative Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Storytelling, Production Planning, Logo Design, Brand Management, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, Advertising, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Proposal Development, Value Propositions, Content Strategy, Consumer Behaviour

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, Portfolio Management, Bioinformatics, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Strategic Partnership, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Molecular Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Data Ethics, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Applied Machine Learning, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Technical Management, Business Transformation, Containerization, Technology Strategies, Cloud-Native Computing, Multi-Cloud, IT Management, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Data for Business Analysts Using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution

      Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Diplomacy, Relationship Building, Labor Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Partnership, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Keyword Research, Consumer Behaviour, Google Analytics, Marketing, Digital Marketing, User Research, Content Strategy, Web Content

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Power BI, Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Storytelling, User Research, Business Modeling, Collaboration

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAP

      SAP Technology Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Consulting, Systems Design, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Cloud Computing, Technical Design, Solution Design, User Feedback, Product Strategy, Technical Consulting, Customer Engagement, Cybersecurity, System Implementation, Professional Networking, Project Management, SAP Applications, Test Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Medical Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Medical Science and Research, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Pharmacology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Customer Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Marketing, Data Collection, Market Research, Regression Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Correlation Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Claves de la Dirección de Empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, People Management, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Data, Balance Sheet, Product Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, General Accounting, Working Capital, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Business, Strategic Decision-Making

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

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

    • Branding: The Creative Journey: IE Business School
    • Drug Development Product Management: University of California San Diego
    • Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Data for Business Analysts Using Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
    • Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution: ESSEC Business School
    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • SAP Technology Consultant: SAP
    • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University

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