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    • Status: Free
      Free
      R

      Relay Graduate School of Education

      Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Positivity, Teaching, Education and Training, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Personal Attributes, Working With Children, Course Development, Growth Mindedness, Childhood Education and Development, Optimism, Research, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Persistence, Rapport Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      943 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University at Buffalo

      Smart Contracts

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Program Development, Software Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Software Design, Solution Design, Business Logic, Event-Driven Programming, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Quantitative Research, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Regression Analysis

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      872 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Influencer Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement, Marketing Budgets, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Presentations, Target Audience

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      188 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Constructive Feedback

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Palo Alto Networks

      Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Cloud-Native Computing, General Networking, TCP/IP, Zero Trust Network Access, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Computing Architecture, Malware Protection, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Application Security, Infrastructure Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      772 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Data Analysis and Interpretation

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Management, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Random Forest Algorithm, SAS (Software), Statistical Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Investments, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Market, Risk Management, Consumer Behaviour

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      576 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • L

      London Business School

      Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Influencing, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of London

      إدارة شركات المستقبل

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Business Modeling, Business Management, Change Management, Business Transformation, Personal Development, Coordinating, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Goal Setting, Leadership, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Reporting, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Governance, Environmental Policy, Innovation, Experimentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Technology Solutions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Stocks and Bonds

      Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Finance, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Investments, Equities, Investment Management, Capital Markets, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      406 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms : Relay Graduate School of Education
    • Smart Contracts: University at Buffalo
    • Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP: Google Cloud
    • Influencer Marketing Strategy: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
    • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks
    • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Wesleyan University
    • Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing: University of Pennsylvania
    • Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility: London Business School
    • إدارة شركات المستقبل: University of London

    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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