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      Packt

      Intro to AWS - Your First Steps in Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Databases, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Public Cloud, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erste Schritte in Facebook Ads Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Paid media, Budget Management, Customer Engagement

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Data Communication Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Routing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Meta

      La pila completa

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, MySQL, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, JSON, Javascript, Scalability, Virtual Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Business Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a buyer persona diagram for businesses with Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, User Accounts, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategic and Inclusive Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Visionary

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Delivery, Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Database Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Surgery, Nutrition Education, Medical Terminology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Patient Evaluation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

      Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Mobile

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Mobile Security, Application Deployment, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Apple iOS, System Configuration, iOS Development, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Event Monitoring

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Free Trial
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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Technology Solutions, Environmental Science, Building Design, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      DApp Design and Development - Blockchain Technology Applied

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, React Redux, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Deployment, Application Development, React.js, Front-End Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Development Testing, Software Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Intro to AWS - Your First Steps in Cloud Computing: Packt
    • Erste Schritte in Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Communication Networks: Starweaver
    • La pila completa: Meta
    • Entrepreneurship: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Create a buyer persona diagram for businesses with Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategic and Inclusive Leadership: Johns Hopkins University
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production en Français: Google Cloud
    • Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Mobile: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Frequently Asked Questions about People Management

    People management is a branch of human resources that examines the behavior of people at work and how it affects the organization. It encompasses talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and training. The core of people management is the ability to communicate with others effectively, which ultimately increases the productivity and efficacy of a group.‎

    Learning people management skills improves your ability to work with other people. This may be in a leadership role or as a team member. You can use many of these skills, like empathy, conflict resolution, and negotiation outside of the workplace.‎

    When you learn principles of people management, you gain important skills, including empathy, negotiation, conflict management, and leadership skills. By understanding key principles of human behavior, you're able to choose the right people for specific teams, communicate with transparency, and build trust with your employees and co-workers. These skills also apply to situations outside of a work environment, and you can use them when interacting with anyone—especially in challenging or difficult conditions.‎

    Typical careers that use people management include human resources jobs like HR manager, benefits administrator, and training coordinator. However, people management skills also factor into other jobs. Anyone who interacts with the public, like teachers, retail workers, and customer service representatives can use people management skills in their daily work. Anyone who oversees or leads other people, such as supervisors and team leaders, also uses people management skills in their roles.‎

    Studying people management is right for you if it aligns with your career goals and interests. For example, learning people management skills is a foundation for individuals considering management positions or team leader roles. It's helpful for those who want to develop specific skills like active listening or negotiation too. Learning about people management is also an interesting activity for people who want to understand their own behavior as well as their colleagues.‎

    Online People Management courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new People Management skills. Choose from a wide range of People Management courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in People Management, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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