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      University of California, Davis

      Optimizing a Website for Google Search

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Client Services, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Google Analytics, Forecasting, Digital Marketing, Expectation Management, Content Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Internal Auditing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentos Empresariales

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Analysis, Balance Sheet, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Production Management, Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Branding, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Analysis, Business Analysis, Operational Analysis, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Project Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Risk Management, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      348 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Value Propositions, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Stakeholder Management, Behavioral Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      427 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Value Engineering, Waste Minimization, Competitive Intelligence, Business Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Environment, Laboratory Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling

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

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Research, Science and Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group, Regression Analysis, Content Performance Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      486 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      How to Validate your Startup Idea

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Financial Forecasting, Growth Strategies, New Product Development, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Investment Management, Lean Methodologies, Strategic Partnership, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Presentations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

      Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Auditing, Compliance Auditing, Information Assurance, Risk Management, IT Management, Security Controls, Internal Controls, System Implementation, Change Management, Risk Analysis, Performance Review, Incident Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Electronic Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, File Management, Music Performance, Music, Media Production, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Creativity, Peer Review, Automation, Electronic Media, Design Software, Editing, Patch Management, Software Installation, System Requirements

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

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      Insper

      Administração Financeira

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cost Accounting, Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Investments

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      919 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis
    • Fundamentos Empresariales: University of Pennsylvania
    • Project Management Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
    • Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation : ESSEC Business School
    • The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
    • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
    • How to Validate your Startup Idea: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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