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    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Value and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Revenue Recognition, Organizational Structure, Governance, Financial Statements, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Project Closure, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Bookkeeping

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Università Bocconi

      Food & Beverage Management

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Brand Management, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of London

      The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Performance Management, Business Leadership, Interviewing Skills, Compensation Management, Decision Making, Recruitment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Public Health, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership and Management, Quality Improvement, Philanthropy, Health Care, Health Policy, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Fundraising, Performance Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Data Storytelling, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Presentations, Quality Management, Interviewing Skills, Generative AI Agents, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      IBM IT Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Development Life Cycle, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Team Motivation, Backlogs, Project Schedules, Information Technology, Sprint Retrospectives, Interviewing Skills, Project Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Large Language Modeling, Business Transformation, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IESE Business School

      Foundations of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Product Management, Accounting, Team Motivation, Cash Flows, Operational Analysis, People Management, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Business, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Introduction to Software Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Software Development, Product Requirements, Requirements Management, Product Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Process Development, Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Innovation Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Product Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Business Strategy, Lean Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google

      Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Goal Setting, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Management, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management: The Basics for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Schedules, Performance Reporting, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Food & Beverage Management: Università Bocconi
    • The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work: University of London
    • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
    • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World: Google
    • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
    • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM
    • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
    • Introduction to Software Product Management: University of Alberta
    • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Asset Management

    Asset management is the ongoing process of developing and maintaining a portfolio of investments on behalf of a company or an individual. Financial institutions possess unique expertise in financial markets, portfolio construction, and risk analysis, which they put to work for clients seeking to optimize the performance of their assets over time while minimizing potential downside risks.

    With an expanding universe of financial products to choose from, as well as increased uncertainty in markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic, savvy asset management is more important than ever. And, while the field of asset management isn’t new, it has evolved just as quickly as the opportunities and risks of the market.

    The age of big data and powerful computing has opened the door to financial engineering approaches to asset management, with sophisticated quantitative analysis techniques used to mathematically optimize portfolios to an unprecedented degree. At the other end of the spectrum, insights from behavioral finance are helping asset managers anticipate the way built-in cognitive biases can influence investment strategies for individuals and across markets.‎

    A background in asset management is essential for financial managers, including controllers, finance officers, treasurers, and similar roles. These expert asset managers are responsible for directing and monitoring the ongoing performance of investments by corporations as well as banks, investment firms, and other financial institutions.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, financial managers earned a median annual wage of $129,890 in 2019, and many employers seek applicants with a master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration. These jobs are projected to grow much faster than the overall job market due to the challenges (and opportunities) of navigating an increasingly complex investment landscape.

    Personal financial advisors provide similar services as financial managers, but they work for individuals instead of businesses or banks. These advisors provide guidance on financial planning and investments to match their client’s long-term goals, and, while some may work for banks and other financial institutions, others are self-employed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, they earn significantly less than financial managers with a median annual salary of $87,850, but this career is also more accessible since bachelor’s degrees (instead of master’s degrees) and on-the-job training are more common.‎

    Certainly, Coursera offers courses and Specializations in asset management and related finance topics geared towards every level of learner. Whether you’re a beginner who wants to start with an overview of financial markets or a mid-career professional looking for a deep dive into quantitative modeling, Coursera offers an opportunity to learn from top-ranked institutions like Yale University, Rice University, the University of Geneva, and the University of Pennsylvania. The ability to learn on a flexible schedule also allows busy professionals to learn asset management while managing their own time wisely.‎

    The skills and experience that you need to already have before starting to learn asset management may likely involve a high degree of personal financial success on your own. This may be an important factor, as working in asset management involves managing investments for high-wealth individuals in areas like stocks and bonds, real estate, cryptocurrencies, futures trading, and private equity. Showing your own personal success may be a vote of confidence to a wealthy client that you have great insights for investment opportunities. It may also help if you have a fantastic network of wealthy people who love your ambition, drive, and persistence. They may simply like the way you roll. If you show consistently good returns for the clients, then you may be able to use that success as the experience needed to work in asset management.‎

    The kind of people who are best suited for work that involves asset management are portfolio managers with financial experience who can analyze data on stocks and bonds to make good recommendations to a client for a solid investment opportunity. To gain the skills to rise to that level, these people are usually educated in finance, economics, and trading. These persons might also be strong with analytical discipline and financial knowledge. Often, the people working in asset management are driven by money and by the desire to create more wealth for others around them.‎

    You might know if learning asset management is right for you if you're passionate about stocks, equities, mutual funds, cryptocurrencies, and watching videos on financial topics. Maybe you did great in school in financial courses and want to try a career in finance. Starting as a junior portfolio manager or assistant can certainly teach you how this financial field works. If you like to assess investment opportunities in real estate, mutual funds, or international companies and want to make a career from doing this work, then learning about asset management may be the right move for you.‎

    Online Asset Management courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Asset Management skills. With a wide range of Asset Management classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Asset Management career skills.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Asset 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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