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      The University of Chicago

      Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Psychology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Human Development, Blood Pressure, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Respiration, Vital Signs, Biology, Speech Language Pathology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Research, Writing, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Interactive Learning, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gestión del talento humano

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Team Management, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Behavior Management, Human Resource Strategy, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Productivity, Project Planning, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Project Implementation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Project Documentation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Metrics, Creative Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Fundamentals of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Professional Networking, Business Management, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Customer Service, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Relational Database Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Transformation, Data Store, IBM DB2, Jupyter, Generative AI

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, School Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Disabilities, Special Education, Classroom Management, Pediatrics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Care Management, Child Development, Mental Health, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Psychological Evaluations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Stress Management, Community Mental Health Services, Mindfulness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Positivity, Rehabilitation, Resilience, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Personal Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Occupational Therapy, Empowerment, Physical Therapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      HRCI

      Employee Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      248 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI Applications in People Management

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, People Management, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Employee Retention, Predictive Analytics, Blockchain

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Data Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Mapping, Tableau Software, Proposal Development, Graphing, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Storytelling, Performance Metric, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Managing Employee Compensation

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Analysis, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Labor Compliance, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Labor Law

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life: The University of Chicago
    • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
    • Gestión del talento humano: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success: Vanderbilt University
    • Fundamentals of Management: University of California, Irvine
    • IBM Relational Database Administrator: IBM
    • Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School: University of Colorado System
    • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health : The University of Sydney
    • Employee Relations: HRCI
    • AI Applications in People Management : University of Pennsylvania

    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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