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The goal is simple: to deliver a clear working knowledge of the basic concepts and strategies that drive global business today. What you get:

Beneath the ever-evolving complexity of today’s world of work are fundamental principles that form the foundations of business, whatever your industry and wherever you are in the world. Understanding these foundations – how they work together and how to practically apply them – is a necessity for anyone venturing into business, whether in management or as an entrepreneur. This course is divided into three areas, each of which introduces students to one or more key dimensions of business:... [-]

Course - Certified Expert in Microfinance

In March 2014, the Frankfurt School‘s most successful e-learning course “Certified Expert in Microfinance”will start once again. The online course, which is based on Frankfurt School’s broad experience in practical project work and theoretical business school education programs, is tailored to the needs of microfinance practitioners and loan officers, as well as all who are active or interested in Microfinance.

Frankfurt School delivers applicable content that will help to achieve personal career objectives and make an impact on the bottom line of participants’ institutions. The6-month part-time certification course matches individual schedules. It is up to the participant when and where to study. This allows balancing a busy workload and family obligations with an intellectually stimulating programme.... [-]

Do you have experience or background in data analytics? Combine your existing knowledge with our online Data Analytics Graduate Certificate to strengthen your skill set and advance your career.

Throughout the course of study, develop the data analytics skills you need to compete in today’s insight-driven market:

The Adelphi University online Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management efficiently and effectively equips students with knowledge and skills that apply to every discipline and industry—in just one year. As recent events demonstrate, managers in organizations of all sizes and every region need to be prepared when an emergency strikes. Whatever your occupation, earning your Emergency Management Certificate online from Adelphi enables you to apply emergency management principles to your workplace, community, and life.

The broadly applicable all-hazards curriculum is developed and taught by Adelphi University faculty members, many with front-line experience managing major planned and unplanned events, including presidential visits, global meetings, terrorist attacks, health epidemics, aviation emergencies and natural disasters. They know that preparedness not only protects people’s livelihoods and property, it also saves lives, and they are committed to preparing the nation for increasingly inevitable emergencies—one student at a time.... [-]

The next step up for the career administrator, this course provides high-level administration skills to efficiently manage office professionals.

Open Colleges' BSB40515 Certificate IV Business Administration is a nationally recognised qualification that provides you with valuable preparation for office administration and project assistant roles.

Among other administrative skills, you will learn how to organise business travel, arrange meetings, coordinate business resources and implement environmentally sustainable workplace practices.

You will also develop your ability to solve problems and learn to analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. Successful completion of the course will create a pathway to further business studies should you wish to continue your education.... [-]

If you’re keen to try university study, our CertHE Business and Management course online can be achieved as a stand-alone qualification or used as a stepping stone towards a Foundation or Bachelors degree. The course has been designed to give students practical and usable skills that can be used in both current and future employment roles. The study is based on specific business-related issues within the context of cross-functional modules that will develop your communications, presentation, writing, analytical and critical thinking skills.

Studying for a CertHE Business and Management will introduce you to a number of key and practical skills that can form the basis for ongoing career development. Learn about the structure and dynamics of different types of organisations, understand different leadership and managerial approaches, become adept at analysing, evaluating and interpreting information and data and discover techniques to solve a range of business problems.... [-]

The Johns Hopkins Certificate in Nonprofit Management is a fully online, accredited graduate program designed to sharpen your analytical and management skills, whether you are assuming a leadership role in a nonprofit, aspiring to one, or hoping to gain a greater understanding of an important and vibrant sector with which you interact frequently. All the courses feature a global perspective for relevance in today’s world of interconnected economies and communication.

The nonprofit environment has grown increasingly complex as organizations are called upon to serve larger sections of society both in America and abroad. The Certificate in Nonprofit Management gives professionals in the field an advantage over their peers, particularly those seeking to help position their organizations to make a greater impact in the global community.... [-]

Here are some of the things you will be able to do at the end of the Intermediate Course:

1. Meet the demand

With a predicted shortfall of 850,000 IT jobs in Europe alone by 2020, there’s never been a better time to become a pro coder.

2. Gain a Diploma in Software Development

Our full-stack developer training gets you ready to apply for a wide range of junior developer positions and the syllabus is approved by PayPal, Accenture, and MasterCard.

3. Build a portfolio

Throughout the course, you will be building a portfolio by creating real-world applications, ensuring you're job ready at the end of the process.... [-]

Starting every year in March and October, the University of Freiburg in cooperation with Fraunhofer offers a series of training modules in the field of Solar Energy Engineering with a focus on photovoltaic technology. The certificate program will be offered in the winter and summer term. Upon successful completion of a module, participants will receive a certificate of attendance granted by the University of Freiburg. The continuing education modules are offered in a blended learning format: a combination of self-learning phases, regular online meetings and attendance phases (campus phases) in Freiburg. During the campus phases, students have the opportunity to network with faculty and fellow students, take exams and put their knowledge into practice in the labs of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE.... [-]

As a technology professional working in financial services, you know how quickly the markets move and technology changes. It’s hard enough to stay on top of technological developments, without having to understand the complexities of financial products. That’s where we come in.

The Certificate in Finance and Technology (CFT) is a unique pioneering qualification designed by expert industry practitioners to give technology professionals from investment banks, insurance companies and asset managers, a better understanding of the business they support. Using cutting-edge methodologies, we’ll help you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to innovate and lead in your industry. The CFT helps you:... [-]

You have an idea. You’re passionate about it. You want to tell the whole world about it. It needs to get out there. But how do you get from here to there? That's where the Wharton Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program comes in.

Coming up with the idea was the easy part. Now you need the tools to build a team, choose the right legal structure, generate demand, and finance growth. Leveraging Wharton’s strength in data-driven outcomes, we deliver proven techniques for scaling your business.

Does passion matter? Sure, it can pull you through some late nights and big disappointments. But being successful in venture creation means owning a mix of skills that increase the likelihood of success. It’s more than passion. Our faculty brings cross-disciplinary backgrounds to this program, pulling from social psychology, organizational behavior, information technology, finance, and marketing.... [-]

This course is based on Columbia Business School’s course on Digital Strategies for Business taught by Prof. David Rogers.

This course focuses on how managers can innovate new strategies and business models to enable their organization to thrive in the digital age. Case studies will feature both digital trailblazers as well as traditional enterprises that are adapting to the digital age.

Key learning themes of the course include:

– Understanding Digital Customer Behaviors

– Platform Business Models

– Big Data & How to Build Data as a Strategic Asset... [-]

Every organization regardless of its industry and offering is now an information company. From relationships with external partners and customers to internal operations, digital technologies have changed how information is transmitted and processed. Consequently, every job function within every firm and industry is vulnerable to some manner of digital disruption.

Data and technology are at the core of digital transformation, but these factors alone are not sufficient to make the leap towards staying relevant. It’s also about people and their capabilities. There’s no question that competing in a digitally-centric world requires different skill sets. As a leader, you need to find the right balance of skills to maintain your core business operations while also innovating for the future. This includes future-proofing your own skills as a leader in the digital age.... [-]

Machine learning is having profound effects in many different industries, from financial services to retail to advertising. It is fast becoming a fundamental tool for making better decisions in business—decisions driven by data, not gut feelings or guesswork.

Today, every business has access to reams of data, whether it’s operational data, customer data, third party data, or supplier data. The question for decision makers becomes: How can I use this data to make informed predictions, take action, and evaluate the outcomes for future decision making?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is at the forefront of research and practice for this emerging field within data science. Professor Devavrat Shah, who leads the Department of Statistics and Data Science at MIT, takes learners on a deep dive into what’s possible with machine learning.... [-]