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      University of Minnesota

      Individual Development Plan (IDP)

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Planning, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Personal Development, Timelines, Strategic Planning, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Resource Utilization, Time Management, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Unlocking AI and ML : Your Path to Smart Business Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analysis, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Cleansing, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      What is Compliance?

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Operational Risk, Financial Regulation, Risk Management, Governance, Risk Analysis, Auditing, Brand Management, Strategic Planning

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Payroll Systems, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Data Entry, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Tax Preparation, Benefits Administration, Income Tax, Workforce Management, Tax, Labor Law, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Human Resources, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      539 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Lending and Underwriting, Blockchain, Loans, FinTech, Payment Systems, Operational Risk, Cyber Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Scalability, Financial Systems, Risk Management, Derivatives, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Market Liquidity, Risk Analysis, Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Action Oriented, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Simulations, Community Organizing, Creative Thinking, Contingency Planning, Creativity, Virtual Environment, Optimism, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Trend Analysis, Virtual Reality, Planning, Systems Thinking, Writing, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Forecasting, Hospitality Management, Hotel Operations, Budgeting, Asset Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Target Market, Market Share, Demand Generation, Hospitality, Online Advertising, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Demand Planning, Brand Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Operational Analysis, Direct Marketing, E-Commerce

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      U.S. Federal Taxation

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax Returns, Tax Laws, Tax Management, Partnership Accounting, Tax Preparation, Depreciation, Property Accounting, Liquidation, Corporate Finance, Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Payroll Tax, Revenue Recognition, Income Statement, Tax, Accounting, Fixed Asset, Organizational Structure

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      950 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Regression Analysis, Consolidation, Depreciation, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Analysis Software, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Business Mathematics, Analysis

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Strategic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Technology Strategies, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Market Share

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Instagram, Online Advertising, Social Media, Advertising, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Team Oriented, Marketing Materials, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Information Privacy, Copywriting, Campaign Management, Data Collection, Brand Management, Target Audience

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

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

    • Individual Development Plan (IDP): University of Minnesota
    • Unlocking AI and ML : Your Path to Smart Business Solutions: Fractal Analytics
    • What is Compliance?: University of Pennsylvania
    • ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance: Duke University
    • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
    • Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management: ESSEC Business School
    • U.S. Federal Taxation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network

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