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    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      When Disaster Meets Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Emergency Response, International Relations, Community Development, Risk Management, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      From Idea to Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Risk Management, Innovation, Communication, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Integration, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Strategy, Business Planning, Solution Delivery, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Data Quality, Risk Management, Business Process, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Business Strategy, Solution Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Frontend for Java Full Stack Development

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Maintainability, UI Components

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      749 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      ما هي الإدارة ولماذا نحتاج إليها |What and Why of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Leadership and Management, Business Administration, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Team Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Leadership, Human Resources

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      ¿Cómo tomar decisiones financieras que agreguen valor?

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Balance Sheet, Decision Making, Income Statement, Cash Flows

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Colaboración dinámica

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Management, Risk Management, Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Technology Solutions, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Chicago

      Critical Issues in Urban Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Higher Education, Common Core Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Research, Governance, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, MongoDB, Full-Stack Web Development, Command-Line Interface, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, Data Access, Data Validation, Application Frameworks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      615 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Robotics with Webots

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Data Mapping, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Global Positioning Systems, Simulations, Image Analysis, Computer Science, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Linear Algebra, Estimation

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular urban planning courses

    • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
    • When Disaster Meets Conflict: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Generative AI in Business: University of Michigan
    • Frontend for Java Full Stack Development: Board Infinity
    • Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses: Coursera Project Network
    • ما هي الإدارة ولماذا نحتاج إليها |What and Why of Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • ¿Cómo tomar decisiones financieras que agreguen valor?: Universidad de los Andes
    • Colaboración dinámica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Critical Issues in Urban Education: The University of Chicago

    Frequently Asked Questions about Urban Planning

    Urban planning is a set of processes for managing the development and design of cities and their surrounding areas. Some of the issues that factor into urban planning include efficient land use, transportation, maintaining clean air and water, economic opportunities, and education. Urban planners have to balance forward-thinking with historic preservation, and they work with multiple municipal agencies to achieve their goals. They also consider the needs of multiple constituencies in their work. You'll see urban planning at work throughout the world, and cultures have practiced it in one form or another since ancient times.‎

    Urban planning is an important discipline because urban planners explore the issues that face our cities today and attempt to address them. If you have a passion for your city—large or small—you can make a difference by studying urban planning and putting it into practice. Your work is different from that of an architect, because you're not looking at the city as a whole rather than particular structures. Urban planning involves big picture thinking and looks at issues that will affect the city not just today but also in the future.‎

    There are opportunities to use your urban planning knowledge in historic preservation and conservation jobs, and many municipalities have departments that handle planning and strategy for the future. Urban planning is a wide discipline, so you might consider looking at other industries that are similar to planning and preservation. Landscape architects, land developers, and transportation boards often have job openings for urban planners. Look for jobs with nonprofits that advocate for better urban planning or for particular environmental causes. If you're passionate about a particular neighborhood or historic estate, you may be able to turn that calling into a career as well.‎

    Online courses on Coursera about urban planning provide you with the opportunity to learn about green cities, public health, sustainability, and geographic information system (GIS) mapping and spatial analysis. You might discover the principles of successfully managing smart urban infrastructures as well as connecting cities and nature through innovation. Learn about international urban planning concepts too, such as urban planning for cities in Africa, global environmental management, and mitigating climate change in developing countries through online courses on Coursera.‎

    Online Urban Planning courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Urban Planning skills. Choose from a wide range of Urban Planning courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Urban Planning, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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