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      Stanford University

      Love as a Force for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Interpersonal Communications, Social Justice, Communication, Empathy, Relationship Building, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Research, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      422 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Sociology, Discussion Facilitation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Security, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      MBA Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Business Administration, Leadership Studies, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Financial Data, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Accounting, Business Modeling, Change Management, Business Economics, Project Management, Business Strategies, Global Marketing, Digital Marketing, B2B Sales

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Social Media Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Web Scraping, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Collection, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Lausanne

      Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Research, Sociology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compliance Management, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Social Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Behavior Management, Social Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, General Networking, Professionalism

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      853 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Leadership & Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Organizational Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Team Motivation, Negotiation, Innovation

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Stanford University

      Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Compassion, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making, Chronic Diseases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      345 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      User Experience: Research & Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Qualitative Research, Innovation, Creativity, Storyboarding, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      905 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Team Management, Technology Strategies, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Love as a Force for Social Justice: Stanford University
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion: The University of Edinburgh
    • Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project: Microsoft
    • MBA Essentials: University of Glasgow
    • Social Media Data Analytics: University of Washington
    • Unethical Decision Making in Organizations: University of Lausanne
    • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
    • Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn: Coursera Project Network
    • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
    • Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food: Stanford 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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