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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Blockchain, Cryptography, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Investments, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Management, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to American Corporate Law

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Ethics, Governance, Corporate Finance, Lawsuits, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Strategy, Case Law, Storytelling

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Startup Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Problem Solving, Visionary, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Market Research, Business Strategies

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

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      University of Cambridge

      Foundations of Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Corporate Strategy, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Communications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Resolution Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Cooperation, Collaboration, Planning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Investments, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis, Financial Accounting, Equities

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

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      University of California, Davis

      Coaching Skills for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Coaching, Coaching, Gap Analysis, Management Training And Development, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Employee Performance Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Accountability, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, People Development, Leadership, Communication

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Introduction to Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Customer Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Facebook, Marketing Channel, Instagram, Digital Marketing

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Communication, Communication

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

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      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Success Management, Order Management, Sales Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales, Sales Development, Lead Generation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Support, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Enablement, Product Knowledge, B2B Sales, Campaign Management, Data Visualization, Sales Training

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

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      Intuit

      Bookkeeping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cash Flows

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

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

    • Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to American Corporate Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Startup Entrepreneurship: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Foundations of Corporate Finance: University of Cambridge
    • Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management: Rice University
    • Conflict Resolution Skills: University of California, Irvine
    • Finance for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
    • Coaching Skills for Managers: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace: Coursera Instructor Network

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