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    Intuit

    Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Balance Books Like a Boss

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Payroll, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Payroll Administration, Inventory Control, Payroll Processing, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Payroll Tax, Property Accounting, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7.9K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, Productivity Software, HubSpot CRM, Business Process Automation, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Marketing Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Business Strategies, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Financial Inclusion

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    400 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Artificial Intelligence in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Network Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    333 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Teaching, Grammar, Technology Strategies, English Language, Language Competency, End User Training and Support, Emerging Technologies, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation, Organizational Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    4.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Productivity, Project Planning, OpenAI, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Timelines, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, Project Schedules, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Goals, Taking Meeting Minutes, Work Breakdown Structure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Drive Engagement, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Management, Business Marketing, Target Audience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Google Analytics, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Target Audience, Smart Goals, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Facebook, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Channel, Digital Media Strategy, Instagram, Digital Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Content Creation, User Research, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Financial Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Balance Books Like a Boss: Intuit
  • ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery: Vanderbilt University
  • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
  • Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: University of Virginia
  • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success: Vanderbilt University
  • Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing: Coursera Project Network
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Meta
  • Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology

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