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    Simplilearn

    Content Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Digital Content, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Business-To-Consumer, Target Audience, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, B2B Sales

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Business Requirements, Presentations, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Looker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Process Optimization, Process Management, Quality Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, No-Code Development, IT Automation, Business Process Automation, Self Service Technologies, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Innovation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Psychology, Operations Management, Technical Management, Business Communication, Digital Marketing, Branding, Google Ads, Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management, Content Creation, Writing, Content Marketing, Editing, Drive Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Brand Awareness, Digital Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    336 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    What is Procure to Pay

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Cost Management, Compliance Management, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Leadership, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Priorities, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    إنشاء صفحة أعمال مجانية باستخدام Blogger

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Thought Leadership, Customer Relationship Building, Content Management Systems, Business Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    How to Generate and Maintain a Healthy Sales Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Sales Process, Sales Management, Customer Retention, Sales Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Process Optimization, Customer Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Growth Strategies, Marketing Automation, MarTech, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Lead Generation, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention, Business Ethics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optimization courses

  • Content Strategy: Simplilearn
  • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills : IBM
  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization: SkillUp
  • Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success: Skillshare
  • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera Project Network
  • What is Procure to Pay: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • إنشاء صفحة أعمال مجانية باستخدام Blogger: Coursera Project Network

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