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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Technology Strategies, Ideation, Presentations, Business Modeling, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, Collaboration, New Business Development, Open Mindset, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Organizational Strategy

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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Google Ads for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, 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 Colorado System

      Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, Dashboard, Business Process Management, SQL, Star Schema, Data Governance, Data Integration, Oracle Databases, Performance Measurement, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, MicroStrategy, Data Visualization Software

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Respiratory Therapy, Critical Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Positioning, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Infection Control, Patient Evaluation, Intensive Care Unit, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Medical Ultrasonography

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Big Data, Machine Learning, Customer Data Management, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

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

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language, Writing, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Telephone Skills, Language Competency, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, Scheduling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tableau Learning Partner

      Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Statistical Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Biostatistics in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Public Health, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, Research, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Public Policies, Economic Development, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Measurement

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

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      University of California, Davis

      Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Tree Maps, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'innovation managériale en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      480 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence: University of Colorado System
    • COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers: Stanford University
    • AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists: University of Pennsylvania
    • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business English: Networking: University of Washington
    • Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen

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    Analytics (12)
    Evaluation (12)
    Project Management (11)
    Supply Chain (10)
    Decision-making (9)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Management Information Systems

    Management information systems (MIS) refers to the practices and processes centered on the relationships between organizations, technology, and people. In business, a management information system is all the tools that executives and employees use in data research, business support processes, competitive intelligence, and information technology. Put simply, MIS tools help companies manage and move data and information. It's a closely related business discipline to both enterprise resource planning and information technology management.

    MIS is used to analyze how people gather, study, and use the data accumulated in work processes, such as data-driven reports to help companies make timely decisions on strategy. Management information systems help companies use data to decide on a strategic direction. For instance, retail companies can see customer purchases in use databases to know which of its clothing products sell better than others. Technology companies use management information systems to plan, develop, manage, and track actions made by its user base.‎

    Learning management information systems can give you a broad background in how technology processes impact companies and how people working in these companies can make better use of the data and technology every day. Not only will you learn how to design and develop technology practices for business operations, but you'll also gain clarity on the overall scope of technology in a company structure. Your understanding of management information systems can help you achieve greater potential in future technology and management careers.‎

    Some of the typical careers that use management information systems include common IT-related roles like systems developer, business application developer, network administrator, information systems manager, systems analyst, and similar roles. In these jobs, your effectiveness as an MIS leader will likely be judged by your communication skills, your 'big vision' thought processes, and your ability to manage your time well, allocate projects effectively to team members, and take responsibility for projects both successful and less than successful. You might work primarily with software projects that integrate with networks and learn how to build processes around them.‎

    When you learn about MIS on Coursera, you can gain a fundamental understanding of how business processes mesh with technology innovations in modern business. And you can learn how important management information systems is to modern businesses.‎

    Online Management Information Systems courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Management Information Systems skills. Choose from a wide range of Management Information Systems courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Management Information Systems, 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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