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#1

Business Foundations Specialization
Solve Real Business Problems

University of Pennsylvania
Brian J Bushee

7 reddit posts
131 mentions

#2

Introduction to Finance and Accounting Specialization
Learn the basics of finance and accounting

University of Pennsylvania
Brian J Bushee

5 reddit posts
87 mentions

#3

Introduction to Financial Accounting Course
Master the technical skills needed to analyze financial statements and disclosures for use in

University of Pennsylvania
Brian J Bushee

5 reddit posts
59 mentions

#4

Financial Markets Course
An overview of the ideas, methods, and institutions that permit human society to manage risks and foster

Yale University
Robert Shiller

2 reddit posts
85 mentions

#5

Successful Negotiation Course
Essential Strategies and Skills
We all negotiate on a daily basis

University of Michigan
George Siedel

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22 mentions

#6

Investment Management Specialization
Make Smart Investment Decisions in a Global World

University of Geneva
University of Geneva- Ines Chaieb

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17 mentions

#7

Financial Engineering and Risk Management Specialization
Advance Your Knowledge in Financial Engineering

Columbia University

0 reddit posts
35 mentions

#8

Career Success Specialization
Build Essential Skills for the Workplace

University of California, Irvine
Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP

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25 mentions

#9

Introduction to Marketing Course
Taught by three of Wharton's top faculty in the marketing department, consistently ranked as the #1

University of Pennsylvania
Barbara E. Kahn

1 reddit posts
24 mentions

#10

Introduction to Public Speaking Course
This course gives you a reliable model for preparing and delivering effective presentations

University of Washington
Dr. Matt McGarrity

1 reddit posts
27 mentions

#11

Excel to MySQL Specialization
Analytic Techniques for Business
Turn Data Into Value

Duke University
Daniel Egger

1 reddit posts
34 mentions

#12

Personal & Family Financial Planning Course
Personal and Family Financial Planning will address many critical personal financial management topics in

University of Florida
Michael S. Gutter, Ph.D.

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23 mentions

#13

Excel Skills for Business Specialization
Learn Excel Skills for Business

Macquarie University
Nicky Bull

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26 mentions

#14

Introduction to Corporate Finance Course
This course provides a brief introduction to the fundamentals of finance, emphasizing their

University of Pennsylvania
Michael R Roberts

0 reddit posts
19 mentions

#15

Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts Specialization
Enroll for free

University of Pennsylvania
Michael R Roberts

0 reddit posts
25 mentions

#16

Entrepreneurship Specialization
Launching an Innovative Business
Identify, Analyze, and Launch Your Startup

University of Maryland, College Park
Dr. James V. Green

2 reddit posts
21 mentions

#17

Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization
Positive Psychology: Well-being for life

University of Pennsylvania
Karen Reivich, Ph.D.

0 reddit posts
35 mentions

#18

Digital Marketing Specialization
Drive Customer Behavior Online

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kevin Hartman

0 reddit posts
21 mentions

#19

Entrepreneurship Specialization
Turn Your Idea into a Funded Business

University of Pennsylvania
Lori Rosenkopf

0 reddit posts
14 mentions

#20

Business and Financial Modeling Specialization
Build Business and Financial Models

University of Pennsylvania
Richard Waterman

0 reddit posts
19 mentions

#21

Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies Course
The First Step in Entrepreneurship
This course assists aspiring and active entrepreneurs in developing great ideas into great

University of Maryland, College Park
Dr. James V. Green

2 reddit posts
13 mentions

#22

Introduction to Operations Management Course
Learn to analyze and improve business processes in services or in manufacturing by learning how to

University of Pennsylvania
Christian Terwiesch

1 reddit posts
8 mentions

#23

Competitive Strategy and Organization Design Specialization
Excel in Competitive Strategy & Organization

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Tobias Kretschmer

1 reddit posts
8 mentions

#24

Social Media Marketing Specialization
Manage Your Social Strategies

Northwestern University
Randy Hlavac

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11 mentions

#25

Human Resource Management Specialization
HR for People Managers
Become a better manager of people

University of Minnesota
John W. Budd

0 reddit posts
5 mentions

#26

Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization
Project Management Principles and Practices

University of California, Irvine
Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP

0 reddit posts
16 mentions

#27

The Strategy of Content Marketing Course
This course is a partnership between the leading content marketing authority, Copyblogger, and

University of California, Davis
Sonia Simone

0 reddit posts
10 mentions

#28

Introduction to Negotiation Course
A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator
This course will help you be a better negotiator

Yale University
Barry Nalebuff

0 reddit posts
8 mentions

#29

Financial Planning for Young Adults Course
Financial Planning for Young Adults (FPYA), developed in partnership with the CFP

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Nicholas Paulson

0 reddit posts
9 mentions

#30

Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence Course
Emotional intelligence, hope, mindfulness, and compassion help a person reverse the damage of

Case Western Reserve University
Suzanne Healy, EdD

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#31

Investment and Portfolio Management Specialization
Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

Rice University
Arzu Ozoguz

0 reddit posts
10 mentions

#32

More Introduction to Financial Accounting Course
The course builds on my Introduction to Financial Accounting course, which you should complete first

University of Pennsylvania
Brian J Bushee

0 reddit posts
5 mentions

#33

An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing Course
How do we make decisions as consumers? What do we pay attention to, and how do our initial responses

Copenhagen Business School
Thomas Zoëga Ramsøy

1 reddit posts
2 mentions

#34

Leading People and Teams Specialization
Leading Effectively

University of Michigan
Scott DeRue, Ph.D.

0 reddit posts
7 mentions

#35

Work Smarter, Not Harder Course
Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity
You will be able to gain and apply your knowledge and understanding of personal and

University of California, Irvine
Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP

0 reddit posts
7 mentions

#36

Finanzas personales Course
Este curso, ofrecido por la UNAM, dotará a sus participantes con las herramientas que le

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Norman Wolf del Valle

0 reddit posts
5 mentions

#37

Behavioral Finance Course
We make thousands of decisions every day

Duke University
Emma Rasiel

0 reddit posts
9 mentions

#38

Competitive Strategy Course
In this six-module course, you will learn how businesses and organizations behave

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Tobias Kretschmer

1 reddit posts
5 mentions

#39

Finance for Everyone Specialization
Understand Financial Forces - Make a Difference

McMaster University
Arshad Ahmad

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#40

Introduction to Google SEO Course
Ever wonder how major search engines such as Google, Bing and Yahoo rank your website within

University of California, Davis
Rebekah May

0 reddit posts
9 mentions

#41

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Course
Everyday across the world, thousands of businesses are victimized by fraud

West Virginia University
Dr. Richard Riley, Ph.D

0 reddit posts
6 mentions

#42

Financial Markets and Investment Strategy Specialization
Manage your Investments Professionally

Indian School of Business
Vaidya Nathan

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#43

Understanding Financial Markets Course
In this course, you will learn what the main financial markets and their characteristics are as well as how

University of Geneva
University of Geneva- Ines Chaieb

0 reddit posts
5 mentions

#44

Foundations of Marketing Analytics Specialization
Inform Decision Making with Marketing Analytics

Emory University
David Schweidel

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#45

Organizational Analysis Course
In this introductory, self-paced course, you will learn multiple theories of organizational behavior and

Stanford University
Daniel A. McFarland

1 reddit posts
1 mentions

#46

Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Start your path to a career in project management

Google
Google Career Certificates

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21 mentions

#47

High-Impact Business Writing Course
Effective writing is a powerful tool in the business environment

University of California, Irvine
Sue Robins, M.S. Ed.

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#48

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals Course
This short course surveys all the major topics covered in a full semester MBA level finance course, but with a

Rice University
James Weston

0 reddit posts
5 mentions

#49

Financial Accounting Fundamentals Course
This course, developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and taught by

University of Virginia
Luann J. Lynch

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6 mentions

#50

Essentials of Corporate Finance Specialization
Essentials of Corporate Finance

The University of Melbourne

1 reddit posts
2 mentions

#51

Interviewing and Resume Writing in English Specialization
Master the English Job Search Process

University of Maryland, College Park
Charles Duquette

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#52

Entrepreneurship 1 Course
Developing the Opportunity
How does a good idea become a viable business opportunity? What is entrepreneurship and who fits the

University of Pennsylvania
Lori Rosenkopf

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#53

Securing Investment Returns in the Long Run Course
In this course, you will learn about the famous dichotomy between active and passive investing, how to

University of Geneva
University of Geneva- Tony Berrada

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#54

Innovation for Entrepreneurs Course
From Idea to Marketplace
Develop insights on navigating the innovation process from idea generation to

University of Maryland, College Park
Dr. Thomas J. Mierzwa

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#55

Influencing People Course
This course will improve your ability to influence people in situations where you cannot use formal

University of Michigan
Scott DeRue, Ph.D.

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#56

Strategic Business Analytics Specialization
Unveil Critical Insights

ESSEC Business School

3 reddit posts
1 mentions

#57

The Art of Negotiation Course
The art of negotiation comes into play daily in the life of employees at all levels and in

University of California, Irvine
Sue Robins, M.S. Ed.

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#58

Project Management Course
The Basics for Success
This course combines the essential elements of Project Management and Team Leadership into one

University of California, Irvine
Rob Stone, PMP, M.Ed.

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#59

Business Writing Course
Writing well is one of the most important skills you can develop to be successful in the business

University of Colorado Boulder
Dr. Quentin McAndrew

0 reddit posts
5 mentions

#60

Beyond Silicon Valley Course
Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies
The path for entrepreneurs to grow their companies outside of well-developed entrepreneurial

Case Western Reserve University
Professor Michael Goldberg

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#61

Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Course
Critical thinking – the application of scientific methods and logical reasoning to problems and

University of California, Irvine
Rob Stone, PMP, M.Ed.

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#62

How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC Course
Who? If you’re an entrepreneur at any stage of your journey, or even an aspiring one, and you need money to start or grow your business,

University of London
John Mullins

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#63

O Empreendedorismo e as Competências do Empreendedor Course
Os estudantes terão a oportunidade de compreender quais são as habilidades e competências que

Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Paulo Lemos

1 reddit posts
0 mentions

#64

Today’s Music Industry Course
This course provides an engaging and methodical insight into the past and present cultural and

West Virginia University
Darko Velichkovski

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#65

Advanced Competitive Strategy Course
Advanced Competitive Strategy will introduce new topics and modules with even more

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Tobias Kretschmer

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#66

Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling Course
How can you put data to work for you? Specifically, how can numbers in a spreadsheet tell us about

University of Pennsylvania
Richard Waterman

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#67

European Business Law Course
Understanding the Fundamentals
The European Union is one of the world’s largest and most important economies

Lund University
Hans Henrik Lidgard

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#68

Giving 2.0 Course
The MOOC
A philanthropist is anyone who gives anything — time, money, experience, skills, and networks — in any

Stanford University
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

1 reddit posts
0 mentions

#69

Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content Course
Ever wondered why some things become popular, and other don't? Why some products become hits while

University of Pennsylvania
Jonah Berger

0 reddit posts
6 mentions

#70

Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course) Course
In this project-centered course*, you will create a content-rich infographic on a topic of your choice

Michigan State University
Karl Gude

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#71

Social Impact Strategy Course
Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators
This course offers an introduction to social impact strategy and social entrepreneurship, including

University of Pennsylvania
Peter Frumkin

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#72

What is Social? Course
The “What Is Social?" MOOC is for business owners, executives, and marketing professionals who want to

Northwestern University
Randy Hlavac

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#73

Communication in the 21st Century Workplace Course
In today's fast-paced business environment, employees at all levels find themselves being asked

University of California, Irvine
Patricia Bravo, MBA, SPHR

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#74

Subsistence Marketplaces Course
The foundation for this course lies with unique synergies between pioneering

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Madhu Viswanathan

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#75

The Science of Success Course
What Researchers Know that You Should Know
This engaging course is designed to help you achieve the success that you desire

University of Michigan
Paula Caproni

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#76

Interview Research and Preparation Course
This course, the first in the "Interviewing and Resume Writing in English" specialization,

University of Maryland, College Park
Charles Duquette

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#77

Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon Course
In this Capstone project, you will have to choose between three different characters (each with a unique

University of Geneva
University of Geneva- Michel Girardin

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#78

Portfolio and Risk Management Course
In this course, you will gain an understanding of the theory underlying optimal portfolio construction, the

University of Geneva
University of Geneva- Tony Berrada

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#79

Meeting Investors' Goals Course
In this course, you will dive into the concepts of rationality and irrationality and understand how they

University of Geneva
University of Geneva- Tony Berrada

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#80

Construction Project Management Course
Construction Project Management introduces you to Project Initiation and Planning

Columbia University
Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#81

Marketing Strategy Specialization
Develop Your Marketing Strategy

IE Business School

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#82

Corporate Finance Essentials Course
Corporate Finance Essentials will enable you to understand key financial issues related to companies,

IESE Business School
Javier Estrada

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#83

Finance for Everyone Course
Decisions
Finance for Everyone: Decisions will introduce you to the workings of the free markets and the foundations

McMaster University
Arshad Ahmad

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#84

Inspiring and Motivating Individuals Course
In this course, you will learn how to create a shared vision for your team and effectively communicate it

University of Michigan
Scott DeRue, Ph.D.

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#85

Google SEO Fundamentals Course
Gain an understanding of search engine algorithms and how they affect organic search results and

University of California, Davis
Rebekah May

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#86

Business Strategy Course
In this course you will learn how organizations create, capture, and maintain value

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Deepak Somaya

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#87

Preparing to Manage Human Resources Course
One way or another, all employees are managed

University of Minnesota
John W. Budd

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#88

Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture Course
Developed by David Owens at Vanderbilt University and customized for the cultural sector with National Arts Strategies, this course is

Vanderbilt University
David A. Owens, PhD, PE

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#89

The Power of Markets I Course
The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior
This opening module of the Power of Markets course covers the basic assumptions about market

University of Rochester
Mark Zupan

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#90

Entrepreneurship 2 Course
Launching your Start-Up
Once you have a prototype and a clearer vision of the opportunity, you’ll need to create a small

University of Pennsylvania
Kartik Hosanagar

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#91

International Business II Course
This course, Introduction to the Global Business Environment II, focuses on managing organizations in

University of New Mexico
Doug E Thomas, Ph.D.

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#92

International Business I Course
We live in a world of intensifying global relationships, one in which international business has become

University of New Mexico
Doug E Thomas, Ph.D.

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#93

Contabilidad para no contadores Course
En este curso, ofrecido por la UNAM, vas a entrar al fascinante mundo de la

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Manuel Jesús Cárdenas Espinosa

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#94

How to Validate your Startup Idea Course
Starting a new business begins with an idea that needs to evolve through

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Allya Koesoema

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#95

Creating a Portfolio Course
This course integrates all the learning from the first three courses and guides the learner about ways

Indian School of Business
Ramabhadran Thirumalai

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#96

Introduction to Financial Markets Course
Learn the general concepts of financial markets and economy

Indian School of Business
Vaidya Nathan

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#97

Finance for Non-Financial Managers Course
Finance is for “Non-financial Managers” who want to understand key financial principles and apply them in a

Emory University
Thomas Smith

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#98

Construction Management Specialization
Construction Project Management and Planning

Columbia University
Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA

0 reddit posts
8 mentions

#99

Conflict Transformation Course
This course introduces you to the concept of conflict transformation and how it differs from conflict

Emory University
Ellen Ott Marshall

1 reddit posts
0 mentions

#100

Optimizing a Website for Google Search Course
Learn the ins and outs of optimizing a website, from conducting an initial audit to presenting

University of California, Davis
Rebekah May

0 reddit posts
1 mentions