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    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Preventative Care, Health Administration, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Health Informatics, Telehealth

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategic Product Development

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Development, Innovation, Product Management, Team Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Process Development, Team Building, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, Software Development Methodologies, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Business Modeling

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Church Administration Theology and Time Management

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Prioritization, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Planning, Goal Setting, Teaching, Higher Education

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      UBITS

      Inocuidad alimentaria: conoce las normas HACCP y BRC

      Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Safety Training, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sanitation, Safety Audits, Good Manufacturing Practices, Procedure Development, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Internal Auditing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      AI Agents in LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Human Factors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      141 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      User Interface Design: Principles, Prototyping, Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, User Research, Interactive Design, UI Components, User Centered Design, Mockups, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      La noción de ética para la vida profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Research, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Copenhagen Business School

      AI and the Illusion of Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Theoretical Computer Science, Statistical Machine Learning, OpenAI, Human Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative AI, Computational Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Relational Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Systems, Database Theory, Databases, Database Design, SQL, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Authorization (Computing)

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Infographics, Video Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      68 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership Development, HR Tech, Organizational Change, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation, Team Building, Change Management, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Designing data-intensive applications

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Databases, Systems Design, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, SQL, Apache Hadoop

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Strategic Product Development: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Church Administration Theology and Time Management: Duke University
    • Inocuidad alimentaria: conoce las normas HACCP y BRC: UBITS
    • AI Agents in LangGraph: DeepLearning.AI
    • User Interface Design: Principles, Prototyping, Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • La noción de ética para la vida profesional: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • AI and the Illusion of Intelligence: Copenhagen Business School
    • Introduction to Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
    • Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network

    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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