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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Capacity Planning, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Statistical Process Controls, Process Flow Diagrams, Resource Utilization, Root Cause Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Bookkeeping, Transaction Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement & Sourcing Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supply Chain 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 California, Irvine

      Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, Process Optimization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Resource Allocation, Service Level, Capacity Management, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Cost Reduction, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      427 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الثقافة المالية | Financial Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Loans, Deposit Accounts, Financial Planning, Finance, Loss Prevention, Banking Services, Budgeting, Financial Services, Financial Management, Personal Development, Banking, Expense Management, Literacy, Risk Mitigation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      المبادئ المحاسبية في التقارير والقوائم المالية

      Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accounting, General Accounting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Tax, Resource Allocation, Consumer Behaviour, Price Negotiation, Cost Management, Production Management

      Build toward a degree

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Nonprofit Law

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Lobbying, Labor Law, Accountability, Tax Laws, Advocacy, Organizational Structure

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Analytics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Performance Management, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Job Analysis, Inventory and Warehousing, Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistics, Financial Analysis

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      More Introduction to Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Tax Planning, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Income Tax, Tax, Equities, Cash Flows, Fixed Asset, Depreciation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      543 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Introduction to Economic Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Economics, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
    • Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting: IESE Business School
    • Procurement & Sourcing Introduction: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain: University of California, Irvine
    • الثقافة المالية | Financial Literacy: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • المبادئ المحاسبية في التقارير والقوائم المالية: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Nonprofit Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Supply Chain Planning: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Supply Chain Analytics Essentials: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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