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    • U

      University of Cape Town

      Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      ESSEC Business School

      International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, International Relations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      618 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Network Model, Java Programming

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Compassion, Caregiving, Communication, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Treatment, Psychosocial Assessments, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      480 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Google SEO Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis, Peer Review, Presentations, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Proposal Writing, Client Services, Technical Consulting, Performance Metric

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      475 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Active Directory, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Application Security, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Web Applications, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Network Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Imperial College London

      Measuring Disease in Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Preventative Care, Biostatistics, Program Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      770 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Team Software Engineering with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Large Language Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Stress Management, Organizational Skills, Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      376 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      545 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Building High-Performing Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Mindfulness, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      529 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Strategy and Game Theory for Management

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Business Leadership, Market Dynamics, Organizational Change, Economics, Digital Media Strategy, Market Opportunities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advertising, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular managing people courses

    • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
    • International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation: ESSEC Business School
    • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
    • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Google SEO Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
    • Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500): Microsoft
    • Measuring Disease in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
    • Team Software Engineering with AI: DeepLearning.AI
    • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
    • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Managing People

    "Learning how to manage people will prepare you for a position as a manager. Managers are needed in every industry, and people in these positions tend to fit into one of three categories.

    Top-level management includes positions such as president, chief operating officer, chief executive officer, and board of directors. In one of these positions, you'll make decisions that affect the direction of the organization. For example, top-level managers establish long-term goals and objectives for the company.

    Middle-level managers usually oversee operations of specific departments or regional facilities. For instance, a district manager of a grocery store chain is a mid-level manager. In this position, you'll take actions that help the organization meet the goals set by top-level leadership. You'll also report your department's successes and shortcomings with higher managers.

    Lower-level management includes positions such as supervisor and shift manager. These are team leaders who offer daily guidance and assignments to workers. These managers also have a hand in the hiring process and address team conflicts and employee grievances."‎

    Managing others requires traits such as confidence, empathy, patience, firmness, and decisiveness. A manager's mood will often set the tone for other workers, so you'll need an optimistic yet practical personality to maintain worker morale. An aptitude for organizing people and delegating tasks is essential.

    When challenges arise, you'll need to be flexible and decisive enough to make adjustments and guide the team through new procedures. When projects fail, you'll need to be willing to take responsibility. Effective managers are also honest and inspiring and serve as role models.‎

    Online courses in management will help you develop practical skills such as conducting interviews, addressing conflict, analyzing worker performance, and setting priorities. You'll also learn a variety of ways to motivate and influence others. Some courses will focus on remote work and the challenges that come with managing teams from a distance. Most of these lessons come in the form of online video lectures and reading assignments.‎

    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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