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    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Technology Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Technical Management, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Technology Roadmaps, Business Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Random Forest Algorithm, Algorithms, Performance Metric

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      548 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      217 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming

      Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Private Cloud, Data Loss Prevention, WordPress, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Natural Language Processing, Business Process Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Autoridad, dirección y liderazgo

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Coordinating, Personal Development, Motivational Skills, Business Management, Decision Making, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rice University

      Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Correlation Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Mobile Security, Business Ethics, Network Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IE Business School

      Positioning: What you need for a successful Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Target Market, Marketing, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Trend, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      968 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Strategic management: Be competitive

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      320 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Cost Control, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Business Management, Performance Metric, Forecasting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      INSEAD

      Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Plan Execution, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Feasibility Studies, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Work Breakdown Structure, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Banking Services, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Design, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
    • Strategic Technology Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers: Duke University
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings : University of Washington
    • Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming: IBM
    • Autoridad, dirección y liderazgo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions: Rice University
    • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University
    • Positioning: What you need for a successful Marketing Strategy: IE Business School
    • Strategic management: Be competitive: Macquarie University

    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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