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    • I

      IBM

      GenAI for Executives & Business Leaders: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Governance, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Customer experience improvement, Customer Service

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      388 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Columbia University

      Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Systems, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Actuarial Science, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Capital Markets, Statistical Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Market Intelligence, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Consulting, Business Strategy, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Analytics, Analytics, Market Analysis, Benchmarking, Analysis, Performance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      236 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Program Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Program Management, Generative AI Agents, Risk Management, OpenAI, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Program Management, Project Management, Conflict Management, Project Coordination, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Resource Utilization, Resource Management, Project Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      16 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Improving Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Honesty

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Virtual Teams, Adaptability, Digital Communications, Empathy, Self-Awareness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      PwC

      Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Storytelling, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Target Audience

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Service Level Agreement, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Process Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Dashboard, File Management, Star Schema, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Linux, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Cloud Engineering, Application Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Docker (Software)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Compute Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Containerization, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Service Level Agreement, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Microservices, Service Level

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • GenAI for Executives & Business Leaders: An Introduction: IBM
    • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
    • Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Generative AI for Program Managers: IBM
    • Project Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Improving Communication Skills: University of Pennsylvania
    • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
    • Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint: PwC
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect: Google Cloud
    • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM

    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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