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    • Status: New
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      IBM

      Generative AI for Program Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Program Management, Generative AI Agents, Risk Management, OpenAI, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Sales Strategy, Arbitration, Communication, Influencing, Planning, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Business Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Corporate Strategy, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, DevOps, CI/CD, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Service Level Agreement, Safety Culture, Event Monitoring, Culture Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Business Ethics, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Organizational Effectiveness, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Supply Chain Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Logistics, Transportation Operations, Procurement, Inventory and Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing Operations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      International Security Management

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Research Data Management and Sharing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, File Management, Data Storage, Information Management, Data Strategy, Metadata Management, Data Governance, Document Management, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Security, Version Control

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      717 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      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 · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Introduction to Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Program Management, Project Management, Conflict Management, Project Coordination, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Resource Utilization, Resource Management, Project Controls

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science: Foundations using R

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Big Data, Git (Version Control System), Data Integration, Knitr, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Statistical Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Generative AI for Program Managers: IBM
    • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
    • Global Impact: Business Ethics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engineer: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path: Google Cloud
    • Supply Chain Principles: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Research Data Management and Sharing: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Investment Risk Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford 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 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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