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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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    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Telecommunications, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, General Networking, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI Agents, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Requirements, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Business Solutions, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Document Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Behavioral Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Decision-Making, Finance, Economics, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      4.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Personal Development, Planning, Delegation Skills, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Michigan State University

      Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Aesthetics, Digital Publishing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation, Design Reviews, File Management, Creativity, Timelines, Social Media, Copywriting, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SAP

      SAP Technology Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Enterprise Resource Planning, SAP Applications, Cybersecurity, Solution Design, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Project Management, Cloud Platforms, Systems Architecture, Technical Design, Cloud Services, Test Planning, Technical Consulting, Cloud Solutions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of California, Davis

      Data Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Proposal Development, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Predictive Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Data Ethics, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Sales Strategy, Pharmacology, Intellectual Property, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Bioinformatics, Laboratory Research, New Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Dynamics, Business Development, Chemistry, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      I

      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Empowerment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Mindfulness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Storytelling, Creative Problem-Solving, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, New Product Development, Data Visualization, User Experience Design, Strategic Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Northwestern University

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Content Marketing, Peer Review, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Advertising, Target Audience, Big Data, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Data Collection, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
    • GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Behavioral Finance: Duke University
    • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity: University of California, Irvine
    • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
    • SAP Technology Consultant: SAP
    • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Drug Development Product Management: University of California San Diego
    • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

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