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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Graphic Design, English Language, Brainstorming, Negotiation, Purchasing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Presentations, Telephone Skills, Communication, Marketing Materials, Business Communication, Business Planning, Employee Coaching, Financial Analysis, New Product Development, Budgeting

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Market Data, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Equities, Probability Distribution, Investments, Cryptographic Protocols, Private Equity, Financial Regulation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Portfolio and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Finance, Probability Distribution, Market Dynamics, Correlation Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Project Management: Life cycle and project planning

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Organizational Structure, Resource Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Dirección y Gestión de Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Process Management, Business Process, Branding, IT Management, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Business Process Improvement, Technical Management, Business Economics, Strategic Marketing, Leadership Development, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Business

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Insper

      Administração Financeira

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Return On Investment, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Cost Accounting, Expense Management, Operating Expense, Investments, Risk Analysis

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      915 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Model, Social Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Markov Model, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, Simulations

      4.8
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Collection, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Regression Analysis, Network Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Internal Controls, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, R Programming, Robotic Process Automation, Analytics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Write Your First Novel

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Biology, Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Diet

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford University
    • Inglés Empresarial: Arizona State University
    • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
    • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva
    • Project Management: Life cycle and project planning: Politecnico di Milano
    • Dirección y Gestión de Negocios: Universidad de Palermo
    • Administração Financeira: Insper
    • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
    • Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University

    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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