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    • Status: Free
      Free
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      UiPath

      Automation Business Analysis - Concepts and Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Robotic Process Automation, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Automation, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Automation, Business Process, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Process Mapping

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      PMI-PMPĀ® Certification Training Course

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Project Schedules, Agile Software Development, Cost Estimation, Kanban Principles, Project Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Project Estimation, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Managing Employee Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Communication, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Engineering Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Strategy, Software Development Methodologies, Virtual Teams, Leadership

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      390 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

      Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Food and Beverage, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Clinical Nutrition, Chronic Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Virginia

      Digital Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Yale University

      Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

      Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Emotional Intelligence, Working With Children, School Counseling, Personal Development, Stress Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Portfolio and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Finance, Probability Distribution, Market Dynamics, Correlation Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Lund University

      Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Materials Management, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Policy, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategies, Industrial Design, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Warehousing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Investment Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Return On Investment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Automation Business Analysis - Concepts and Principles:Ā UiPath
    • PMI-PMPĀ® Certification Training Course:Ā LearnKartS
    • Managing Employee Performance:Ā University of Minnesota
    • Agile Project Management:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health:Ā Stanford University
    • Digital Business Strategy:Ā University of Virginia
    • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress:Ā Yale University
    • Portfolio and Risk Management:Ā University of Geneva
    • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management:Ā Lund University

    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 completionā€Ž

    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. ā€Ž

    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 ā€Ž

    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 operationsā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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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