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    • U

      University of Virginia

      صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Open Mindset, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Storytelling, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      588 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Business intelligence and data warehousing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, MySQL, Business Analytics, Apache Hadoop, Star Schema, Unstructured Data, Database Design, SQL, Data Transformation

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Total Data Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Quality Assurance, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Threat Detection, Statistical Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      AI for Creative Work

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Risk Analysis, Image Analysis, OpenAI, Business Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Design Software, ChatGPT, Corporate Sustainability, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Music History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      27 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Requirements Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Technical Writing, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Functional Requirement, Writing, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Product Requirements, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides, Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      342 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      ¿Cómo construir mi modelo de negocio?

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Business Development, Resource Allocation, Target Market, Performance Metric, Business Strategy, User Feedback, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      431 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      W

      Wesleyan University

      Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Technology Strategies, Compensation Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      540 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Organizational Effectiveness, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      101 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Rapport Building, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      473 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Scrimba

      Become a JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Web Development, Angular, Vue.JS, Application Development, Debugging, Algorithms, React.js, Web Applications, JSON, Data Import/Export, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Patient Flow, Case Management, Safety Assurance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement, Persuasive Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Canva (Software), Animations, Graphics Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Video Production, Graphic Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      170 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    • صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار: University of Virginia
    • Business intelligence and data warehousing: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Total Data Quality: University of Michigan
    • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
    • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • ¿Cómo construir mi modelo de negocio?: Universidad de los Andes
    • Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics: Wesleyan University
    • Organizational Leadership Capstone: Northwestern University
    • (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Become a JavaScript Developer: Scrimba

    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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