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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Surviving Disruptive Technologies (On Demand)

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Business Technologies, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Social Media, Innovation, Organizational Change, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, E-Commerce, Business Strategy

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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Environmental Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Recruitment, Diversity Programs, New Hire Orientations, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Human Resources, Brand Awareness, Talent Management, Consultative Approaches, Customer experience strategy (CX), Collaboration, Personalized Service, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Time Management, Decision Making, Communication, Critical Thinking

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Project Management for Development

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Project Schedules, Timelines, Cost Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Communication Planning, Procurement, Project Implementation, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Intranet, Project Documentation, Organizational Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Knowledge Transfer, Content Development and Management, Information Architecture, Data Management, Content Creation, Cloud Platforms

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Model Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Value Propositions, Cost Control, Customer Analysis, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Marketing Channel, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Resource Management, Revenue Management

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Hotel Operations, Hospitality Management, Business Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Waste Minimization, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Diversity and Belonging in Businesses and Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Policies, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Employee Retention, Relationship Building, Mentorship, Business Strategy, Leadership, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Creating a Technology Startup Company

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Market Research, Operational Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Product Development, Systems Thinking, Business Strategies, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Market Analysis, Product Management, Leadership, Engineering Management, Engineering

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      《论语》的智慧

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Human Learning, Leadership, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Social Studies, Culture, Human Development, Interpersonal Communications

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Acumen, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Financial Data, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Budgeting

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Project Management: How to Create a Gantt Chart in Wrike

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Organizational Skills, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Milestones (Project Management), Time Management, Project Management Software, Project Management, Delegation Skills, Data Visualization, Team Management, Dependency Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Surviving Disruptive Technologies (On Demand): University of Maryland, College Park
    • Environmental Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Project Management for Development: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence: Coursera Project Network
    • Business Model Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Diversity and Belonging in Businesses and Organizations: IE Business School
    • Creating a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 《论语》的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University

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