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    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Semiconductors, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Brightline Initiative

      Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Business Consulting, Change Management, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      784 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Oncology, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Treatment Planning, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Precision Medicine, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Anatomy, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      710 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      609 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, Anthropology, Water Resources, Scientific Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Blended Learning, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development, Visionary, Student Engagement, Adaptability, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      IS/IT Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Change Management, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology, Portfolio Management, Governance, Investment Management, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Materials in Oral Health

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Laboratory Testing, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Oral and Dental Care, Radiography, Oral Health, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Zurich

      Myocardial Infarction

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Electocardiography, Chronic Diseases, Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Medical Emergency, Blood Pressure, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Biology, Behavior Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Introduction to Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Process Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Digital Transformation, Business Process, Gap Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Transformation, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery: Brightline Initiative
    • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics: University of California, Davis
    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
    • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model: University of Michigan
    • IS/IT Governance: University of Minnesota
    • Materials in Oral Health: The University of Hong Kong

    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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