Business & Entrepreneurship

Why Fintech Is Growing So Fast and How to Break Into This White-Hot Industry

The financial world is poised for disruption, and cutting edge technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) are just some of the moving pieces on this changing landscape.

Brian Hamilton is the founder and CEO of One, a fintech startup that …

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The 10 Things on a Rockstar Startup Resume

So you want to work for a startup? Have you ever wondered what a startup founder wants in the people who work for her? What goes on your resume is the deciding factor when applying for any job, but with …

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How to Identify the Great-Fit Management Consulting Firm for You

The first job after you graduate can set the course for your future, so how do you make sure it’s the right one? Typical groupthink says to look for things like cultural fit, compensation, or brand. While these factors are undoubtedly pertinent to …

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Skill Building Courses

Pitching to Investors

Taught by Jana Lee
Find out what angel investors and venture capital firms are looking for in this course by investor and entrepreneur Jana…

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies

Taught by Tarun Khanna
This business and management course, taught by Harvard Business School professor Tarun Khanna, takes an inter-disciplinary approach to understanding and…

Write a Business Plan

Taught by Google for Education Course
Define and organize your business’s growth by writing a business plan.

Finance Foundations

Taught by Kay Stice and Jim Stice
Finance exists in the real world. It impacts everyone: individuals, families, companies, and governments. While it may sound complicated, at…

Excel for Banking Professionals

Taught by Michael McDonald
Across the world of banking and finance, Excel is simply indispensable. This critical tool serves as a blank canvas for…

Financial Modeling Foundations

Taught by Michael McDonald
By distilling key information regarding cash flow levels and risks, financial modeling helps decision-makers make informed choices based on data…

How to Succeed in a Case Study Interview

Taught by Jena Viviano
You’ve nailed the first few rounds of interviews, and now you’ve been invited to participate in a case study interview.…

PowerPoint Essential Training

Taught by Jess Stratton
You don’t have to be a designer to create a great visual presentation. Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint for…

Data Visualization: Storytelling

Taught by Bill Shander
We are wired for story. We crave it. Storytelling has played an integral role in our ability to make progress…

Copywriting for Social Media

Taught by Michaela Alexis
The right words can move your audience to act. But reliably finding those words—and fine-tuning them for posts on different…

Entrepreneurship Foundations

Taught by Kim Kaupe
Join Kim Kaupe as she shares the steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Kim begins by providing a set of…

Advanced Consumer Behavior

Taught by Michael R. Solomon
A diverse and fascinating array of factors influence even the simplest buying decisions. Understanding the driving forces behind why your…

Customer Experience: Creating Customer Personas

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The Data Science of Retail, Sales, and Commerce

Taught by Barton Poulson
How does technology constantly gather data from the world of commerce around us? What can you derive from the data…

Public Relations Foundations

Taught by Deirdre Breakenridge
Public relations (PR) is critical to any business that wants to create media exposure, sway consumer opinion, and maintain a…

Writing Ad Copy

Taught by Michael Duquet
Learn how to write ad copy that effectively conveys your brand and converts clicks into sales, traffic, and signups. Conversion…

Basics of Fashion Design

Taught by Robin Schneider
A working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is a must for anyone trying to jump-start a career in fashion. In this…

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