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    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Marketing digital para E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Digital Advertising, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Analysis, Market Opportunities, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Adaptability and Resiliency

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Resilience, Professional Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Plan Execution, Crisis Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      592 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Getting Started with Front-End and Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, WordPress, Web Applications, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Content Management Systems, Responsive Web Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      344 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Wiring Diagram, Mechanical Design, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering, Control Panels, Programmable Logic Controllers, Technical Standard

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IE Business School

      Channel Management and Retailing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Merchandising, Conflict Management, Market Opportunities, Retail Sales, E-Commerce, Market Dynamics, Vendor Relationship Management, Growth Strategies, Cross-Channel Marketing, Supply Chain Planning, Promotional Strategies, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, Customer experience strategy (CX)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Investment Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Risk Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, Art History, European History, World History, Research, Investigation, Social Sciences, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Data Collection

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Unilever

      Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Planning, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Goal Setting, E-Commerce

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Inicio y planificación de proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      539 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      TOGAF 10 Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Information Technology Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Governance, Gap Analysis, Business Transformation, Change Management, Business Process Reengineering, Information Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Risk governance: Manage the risks

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Governance, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, International Finance, Corporate Finance, Stakeholder Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Power of Team Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Team Motivation, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Performance Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      521 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Marketing digital para E-commerce: Universidad de Palermo
    • Adaptability and Resiliency: University of California, Davis
    • Getting Started with Front-End and Web Development: IBM
    • A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation: L&T EduTech
    • Channel Management and Retailing : IE Business School
    • Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels: Unilever
    • Inicio y planificación de proyectos: University of California, Irvine
    • TOGAF 10 Foundation: EDUCBA

    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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