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    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Marketing Automation, Generative AI

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Corporate Tax, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Tax, Equities

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Dartmouth College

      Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Team Motivation, People Management, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership, Creativity, Employee Coaching, Mentorship, Employee Retention

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Arizona State University

      Lithium Based Batteries

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Performance Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Washington

      Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Big Data

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      320 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medical Terminology, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Entrepreneurship, Payment Systems, Medicare, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, Product Management, Creativity, Product Development, Value Propositions, Fundraising

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      150 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Assessment, Behavioral Health, Respiration, Disabilities, Preventative Care, Human Development, Patient Treatment, Clinical Psychology, Neurology, Child Development, Geriatrics, Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Environmental Issue, Patient Evaluation, Biology

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Applied Digital Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Brainstorming, Web Content, Planning, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Digital Communications, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Skills, Journals, Style Guides

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      PMP Exam Prep: Managing People with Power Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Planning, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Project Management, Leadership, Agile Project Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Desarrollo de aplicaciones con Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Storage, User Interface (UI), Application Lifecycle Management, Databases, Database Management, File Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      332 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Develop Pipelines

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Jupyter, Google Cloud Platform, JSON, SQL

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership: Dartmouth College
    • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University
    • Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods: University of Washington
    • Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship: Johns Hopkins University
    • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding: EIT Digital
    • From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health: University of Michigan
    • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York
    • PMP Exam Prep: Managing People with Power Skills: University of Maryland, College Park

    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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