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  • Status: New
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    SAP

    Foundations of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, SAP Signavio, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Systems Analysis, SAP Analytics Cloud, Stakeholder Communications, SAP Applications, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems, Business Process Modeling, Business Requirements, ChatGPT, Requirements Analysis, Organizational Strategy, LLM Application, Business Strategy, Agile Methodology, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Rapport Building, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    475 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Target Market, Sustainable Business, Product Development, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    The Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    705 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership in the Family Business

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organizational Structure, Business Continuity, Entrepreneurship, Conflict Management, Business Economics, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Business, Commercial Laws, Labor Law, Business Management, Contract Management, Staff Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Project Management Basics: Foundations & Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Scope Management, Project Controls, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create a Business Case Template in Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Project Documentation, Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Planning, Return On Investment, Cost Estimation, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Fundamentos de Negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Management, Finance, Business, People Management, Corporate Finance, Organizational Structure, Financial Management, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Performance, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Communication Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Howard University

    Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Process, Financial Modeling, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Building a Business Case Template in Power Point

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Planning, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Financial Acumen, Business Communication, Entrepreneurship

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Foundations of Business Analysis: SAP
  • (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • The Foundations of Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Leadership in the Family Business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Project Management Basics: Foundations & Frameworks: Edureka
  • Create a Business Case Template in Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
  • Fundamentos de Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Foundations of Project Management: Packt

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