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    Understand the foundations of business for starting and managing companies. Learn about marketing, finance, operations, and strategy.

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, HR Tech, Generative AI Agents, Workforce Planning, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, ChatGPT, Workflow Management, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Technical Writing, Employee Engagement, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Virtual Environment, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Digital Advertising, Data Ethics, Email Marketing, Marketing, ChatGPT, Advertising, Digital Marketing, MarTech, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Technical Writing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Business Ethics

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

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      507 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Program Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Program Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Governance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Support Systems, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Copilot, Technical Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, User Story, Agile Methodology, Software Architecture, Development Environment, DevOps, Scrum (Software Development), Software Design, Computer Systems, Conflict Management, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Leadership, Test Planning, Risk Management, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.9K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Project Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Project Management Life Cycle, ChatGPT, Project Management, Workflow Management, Project Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Project Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ideation, Technical Writing, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Virtual Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Foundations of strategic business analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Visualization, Strategic Thinking, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence, People Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Storytelling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, R Programming

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      656 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Project Planning: Putting It All Together

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Timelines, Estimation, Procurement, Work Breakdown Structure, Budget Management, Budgeting, Strategic Thinking

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Project Documentation, Project Closure, Development Environment, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Computer Systems, Professional Networking, Information Technology, Risk Management, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Leadership and Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Development, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, IBM Cloud, Business Strategies, Digital Transformation, Content Creation

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals: IBM
    • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Global Impact: Business Ethics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI for Program Managers: IBM
    • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
    • Generative AI for Project Managers: IBM
    • Foundations of strategic business analytics: ESSEC Business School
    • Project Planning: Putting It All Together: Google
    • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
    • Generative AI Fundamentals: IBM

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