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      Duke University

      Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Business Process, Project Implementation, Data Pipelines

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Innovation, Analysis

      Build toward a degree

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

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      IBM

      Introduction to Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Technology Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      308 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Consolidation, Business Reporting, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Automation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Market Opportunities, Leadership

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Entry, Productivity Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Managing the Company of the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Innovation, Coordination, People Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting

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

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      University of Virginia

      Business Growth Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Recruitment

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

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      University of New Mexico

      International Business II

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Business Management, New Business Development, Business, Organizational Structure, Intercultural Competence, Workforce Management, Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics

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

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    • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
    • Foundations of Business Intelligence: Google
    • Business Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Business Analysis: IBM
    • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I: Macquarie University
    • IBM Data Science: IBM
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
    • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London
    • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia

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