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      Duke University

      Business Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Acumen, Business, Finance, Business Strategies, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Luther and the West

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Communicating to Diverse Audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Intereses del usuario típico en Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Insights, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Presentations

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Blockchain, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Social Media, Web Development, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Persuasive Communication, Human Computer Interaction, Algorithms, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      CSS UI Effects: Shadows, Gradients & Animations

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Browser Compatibility, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Usability, Animations, Web Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Leading Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Leadership, Business Process, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Communication, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Psychology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Thought Leadership, Storytelling, Culture, Customer Engagement, Innovation, Communication

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

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      HEC Paris

      Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Creative Problem-Solving, Social Work, Professional Development, Visionary, Corporate Sustainability, Adaptability, Business, Collaboration

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

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      Skillshare

      Leadership: Impactful Feedback in a Hybrid World

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Communication, Team Performance Management, Virtual Teams, Active Listening, Time Management, Open Mindset, People Development, Leadership Development, Productivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Execution and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Plan Execution, Earned Media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Owned Media, Paid media, Goal Setting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular influence courses

    • Business Impact: Duke University
    • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
    • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
    • Intereses del usuario típico en Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain: University of California, Davis
    • CSS UI Effects: Shadows, Gradients & Animations: Scrimba
    • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Leading Transformation: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact: HEC Paris

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