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Learn new skills and techniques that will improve your current job performance and prepare you for the next one. You can earn a degree online with professors at universities around the globe; a professional, job-ready certificate in dozens of specialty areas; or complete courses on specific topics to increase your skills for your current role. Coursera partners with over 275 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide.
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Popular Courses
Foundations of Project Management
This course is the first in a series of six to equip you with the skills you need to apply to introductory-level roles in project management. Project managers play a key role in leading, planning and implementing critical projects to help their organizations succeed. This course is part of the Google Project Management: Professional Certificate program.
Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order
This course will teach you how to use your written words to become more persuasive including creative ways to use syntax, effective techniques for telling stories, and how to arrange a complex series of information. You’ll get a chance to both professionalize your use of punctuation and add a bit of style and sophistication to how you craft everything from sentences to slogans.
How to Manage a Remote Team
Remote management is much more than just implementing a work-from-home policy. Learn and apply remote work best practices, build your remote work policy, and prepare your team for success. This course is ideal for current managers, executives, and human resources professionals who want to learn how to lead and support a high-functioning, scalable remote team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Coursera credentials, such as certifications and specializations, work?
The majority of courses and learning programs on Coursera are accredited and/or recognized by industry. Upon finishing your Coursera course, you will receive a certificate to credential your work. You can include this credential on your resume or other profile. Coursera offers a number of credential types. To learn more and decide what is best for you, review the information on the Coursera website.
Can I take online degree courses from anywhere in the world?
Yes. You can earn a degree from anywhere in the world; all you need is a reliable Internet connection. You will take online courses from the university where you’re enrolled; some of the universities offering degree programs through Coursera include University of Michigan, University of Illinois, University of Pennsylvania, University of North Texas, University of London, and Arizona State University. All degree content has been created by university faculty members who are subject matter experts. Your degree will be conferred by the accredited universities themselves.
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