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    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Market Dynamics, Quantitative Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California, Davis

      Fundraising and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Campaign Management, Tax Planning, Direct Marketing, Business Writing, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Administration, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      374 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      English for Teaching Purposes

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Language Competency, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Instructional Strategies, Grammar, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      602 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes

      Skills you'll gain: Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Land Development, Water Resources, Community Development, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yonsei University

      Wireless Communications for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Digital Communications, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Capacity Management, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Full-Stack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, GitHub, C# (Programming Language), HTML and CSS, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Git (Version Control System), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Debugging, SQL, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Graph Theory

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Design, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Curriculum Planning, Learning Theory, Student Engagement, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Nursing

      Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Process, Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Nursing Care, Personal Care, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Music, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      887 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Scope Management, Feasibility Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Management, Requirements Management, Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Estimation, Project Portfolio Management, Project Risk Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, Issue Tracking, Project Documentation, Project Management

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Business Development, Resource Allocation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Target Market, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, New Product Development, Business Planning, Product Development, Leadership Development, Promotional Strategies, Performance Metric, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      985 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Leeds

      Managing Major Engineering Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Project Scoping, Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Governance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Return On Investment, Cost Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      اعمل بذكاء أكبر لا بجهد أكثر: إدارة الوقت الشخصي والمهني

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Planning, Delegation Skills, Resource Management, Expectation Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Personal Development, Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Goal Setting, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular urban planning courses

    • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Fundraising and Development: University of California, Davis
    • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes: Johns Hopkins University
    • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University
    • Microsoft Full-Stack Developer: Microsoft
    • Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
    • Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas: Universidad de los Andes

    Frequently Asked Questions about Urban Planning

    Urban planning is a set of processes for managing the development and design of cities and their surrounding areas. Some of the issues that factor into urban planning include efficient land use, transportation, maintaining clean air and water, economic opportunities, and education. Urban planners have to balance forward-thinking with historic preservation, and they work with multiple municipal agencies to achieve their goals. They also consider the needs of multiple constituencies in their work. You'll see urban planning at work throughout the world, and cultures have practiced it in one form or another since ancient times.‎

    Urban planning is an important discipline because urban planners explore the issues that face our cities today and attempt to address them. If you have a passion for your city—large or small—you can make a difference by studying urban planning and putting it into practice. Your work is different from that of an architect, because you're not looking at the city as a whole rather than particular structures. Urban planning involves big picture thinking and looks at issues that will affect the city not just today but also in the future.‎

    There are opportunities to use your urban planning knowledge in historic preservation and conservation jobs, and many municipalities have departments that handle planning and strategy for the future. Urban planning is a wide discipline, so you might consider looking at other industries that are similar to planning and preservation. Landscape architects, land developers, and transportation boards often have job openings for urban planners. Look for jobs with nonprofits that advocate for better urban planning or for particular environmental causes. If you're passionate about a particular neighborhood or historic estate, you may be able to turn that calling into a career as well.‎

    Online courses on Coursera about urban planning provide you with the opportunity to learn about green cities, public health, sustainability, and geographic information system (GIS) mapping and spatial analysis. You might discover the principles of successfully managing smart urban infrastructures as well as connecting cities and nature through innovation. Learn about international urban planning concepts too, such as urban planning for cities in Africa, global environmental management, and mitigating climate change in developing countries through online courses on Coursera.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Urban Planning, 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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