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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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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Data Store, Box Plots, Database Management Systems, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Network Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Database Systems, Regression Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Processing, MongoDB

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Training and Development, Employee Relations, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Performance Appraisal, Compliance Training, Employee Training, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Performance Management

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      4.8
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Content Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Gestión de Proyectos de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Project Closure, Agile Project Management, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Agile Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Sprint Retrospectives, Quality Management, Project Implementation, Milestones (Project Management), Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Scope Management, Project Risk Management, Sprint Planning, Project Management, Change Management, Organizational Change

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Web Content, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Excel Macros, Relational Databases, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Feasibility Studies, Cloud Solutions, Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Ethics, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Applied Machine Learning, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Big Data, Business Transformation, Containerization, Software As A Service, Data Strategy, Machine Learning, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Preparing to Manage Human Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Compensation Management, Resource Management, People Management, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Economics

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Software Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Project Planning, Business Requirements, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Product Requirements, Product Management, Project Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Google Ads for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Google Ads, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Management Reporting, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Wharton Business Foundations Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, New Product Development, Marketing, Peer Review, Project Design, Product Management, Business Planning, Analysis, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, Financial Planning, Financial Accounting, Finance, Accounting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      392 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Regulatory Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Personally Identifiable Information, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Security, Health Information Management, Culture Transformation, Operational Risk, Disciplinary Procedures, Internal Communications, Risk Management, Business Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
    • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
    • Gestión de Proyectos de Google: Google
    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization: Macquarie University
    • Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Preparing to Manage Human Resources: University of Minnesota
    • Software Product Management: University of Alberta
    • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera Project Network

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