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      Interactive Brokers

      Forex - Trading Around the World

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Market Data, Market Dynamics, Investments, Product Knowledge, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Analysis, Order Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      The Business of Social

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Program Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Budgets, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      815 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Foundations of Virtual Instruction

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Data Management and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      937 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Compassion, Leadership Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Organizational Change, Relationship Building, Change Management, Neurology, Stress Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Major Engineering Project Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Performance Measurement, Timelines, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Analysis, Forecasting, Research, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      946 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Finanzas para directivos

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Financial Statements, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Management, Cash Management, Return On Investment, Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operational Analysis, Business Metrics, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Risk Analysis, Inventory Management, Business Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Needs Assessment, Systems Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Development, Rapport Building, Organizational Change, Resilience, Data Collection, Focus Group, Change Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Systems Analysis, Asset Management, Complex Problem Solving, Stakeholder Communications, Diversity Awareness, Consultative Approaches, Qualitative Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Julia Scientific Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Box Plots, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Other Programming Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Service-Oriented Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, JSON, Android Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      578 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Unity Engine, Peer Review, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Conceptual Design, Music, Design, User Interface (UI), Experience Design, Animation and Game Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Microsoft Visual Studio

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      908 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Forex - Trading Around the World: Interactive Brokers
    • The Business of Social: Northwestern University
    • Foundations of Virtual Instruction : University of California, Irvine
    • Data Management and Visualization: Wesleyan University
    • Financial Planning: Indian School of Business
    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Major Engineering Project Performance: University of Leeds
    • Finanzas para directivos: IESE Business School
    • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town

    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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