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      HRCI

      Compliance and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Risk, Safety Training, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Human Resource Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      273 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Forecasting, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Sales Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Trend Analysis, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      PwC

      Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Presentation, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Big Data, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Productivity, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Gmail, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, HubSpot CRM, Business Process Automation, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Data Integration, Automation, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Google Docs, Workflow Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Web Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Design, SQL, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, MySQL, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Web Servers, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Applications, Programming Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Proactivity, Communication Strategies, Business Risk Management, Adaptability, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      439 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Virtual Teams, Adaptability, Digital Communications, Empathy, Self-Awareness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Florida

      Personal & Family Financial Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Investments, Insurance, Cash Management, Income Tax, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Portfolio Management, Budgeting, Equities, Personal Development, Goal Setting

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Program Management, Project Management, Conflict Management, Project Coordination, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Resource Utilization, Resource Management, Project Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Network Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, OAuth, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, Productivity, Infographics, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Large Language Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Statistical Reporting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Compliance and Risk Management: HRCI
    • Supply Chain Planning: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach: PwC
    • Digital Business Strategy: University of Virginia
    • ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery: Vanderbilt University
    • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
    • High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis: University of Michigan
    • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
    • Personal & Family Financial Planning: University of Florida
    • Project Management: University of California, Irvine

    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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