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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Digital health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Big Data, Digital Transformation, Health Information Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Identity and Access Management (IAM)

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Security Controls, OAuth, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Enterprise Security, Cryptographic Protocols

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian School of Business

      Financial Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Wealth Management, Income Tax, Insurance, General Finance, Financial Management, Investments, Financial Market, Loans, Portfolio Management, Budgeting, Risk Management, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Self-Motivation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Analytics, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, Data Collection, Data Presentation, Graphing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

      Introduction to Applied Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Product Lifecycle Management, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Metric

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      740 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Use AI Responsibly

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Risk Management Framework, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Data Security, Social Sciences

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Court Systems, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Legal Risk, Lawsuits, Case Law, Emergency Departments

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Amazon Web Services

      Exam Prep: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Communicating with Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Communications, Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Crisis Management, Journalism, Business Communication, Leadership, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Interviewing Skills, Media Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Relational Database Administration (DBA)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Operational Databases, Database Systems, IBM DB2, MySQL, Performance Tuning, PostgreSQL, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Database Design, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Encryption

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business management courses

    • Introduction to Digital health: Imperial College London
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Packt
    • Financial Planning: Indian School of Business
    • التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Applied Machine Learning: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
    • Use AI Responsibly: Google
    • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program: Coursera Project Network
    • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundations: Amazon Web Services

    Frequently Asked Questions about Business Management

    Coursera's Business Management courses equip learners with key managerial skills:

    • Fundamentals of strategic management and business planning
    • Techniques for effective leadership and team management
    • Financial literacy for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
    • Operations management for improving organizational efficiency
    • Principles of marketing management and consumer engagement
    • Project management skills to oversee projects from initiation to completion‎

    Business Management courses are designed for learners at various levels:

    • Beginners can start with basic courses that introduce fundamental business concepts and practices.
    • Those with some experience can deepen their understanding of specific management areas such as human resources or operations.
    • Seasoned professionals can enhance their strategic thinking and leadership capabilities. ‎

    Upon completion of Business Management courses, learners can earn various credentials:

    • Professional certificates that showcase your managerial skills and business acumen
    • Specializations that focus on in-depth studies of specific aspects of business management
    • Certificates that can help enhance your career prospects ‎

    Mastering business management opens up diverse career paths across industries:

    • Operations Manager, overseeing daily operations and improving processes
    • Business Analyst, using data to inform strategic decisions
    • Human Resources Manager, leading recruitment, training, and employee relations
    • Marketing Manager, developing and implementing marketing strategies
    • Executive roles such as CEO or General Manager, directing business strategies and operations‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including business management. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    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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