This course is part of the Professional Success Skills Specialization

Gies College of Business, University of Illinois

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Professional Success Skills SpecializationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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In this course, you will learn how to communicate using common organizational language, concepts, and frameworks useful for decision-making and problem-solving. The professional business skills related to business concepts and language gained through this course will help you to succeed working in any organization.

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Professional Success Skills Specialization

Beginner Level

This course requires no previous knowledge or skills.

Approx. 22 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Communicate using common organizational language, concepts, and frameworks useful for decision-making and problem-solving

Skills you will gain

Decision-Making
Business Communication
Business Presentations

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

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Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 3 of 4 in the

Professional Success Skills Specialization

Beginner Level

This course requires no previous knowledge or skills.

Approx. 22 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Gies College of Business, University of Illinois

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

6 hours to complete

Course Introduction & Module 1 - Business Strategy I

6 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 79 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes

14 videos

Meet Professor Elizabeth Luckman1mCourse Introduction1mMeet Professor Deepak Somaya2mModule 1 Introduction1mExecutive Interviews Introduction1mMission, Vision & Values6mExecutive Expertise: Mission and Values6mMission and Values: Role of Leadership7mIntroduction to Business Models7mThe V.A.R.S. Framework, Part 112mThe V.A.R.S. Framework, Part 210mCoherence, Fit and SWOT7mCase Introduction – Uber7mUber Case Study Summary5m

7 readings

Syllabus10mAbout the Discussion Forums10mUpdating Your Profile10mModule 1 Readings30mGlossary10mInstructions for Case Study Analysis – Uber10mModule 1 Discussion Points10m

1 practice exercise

Leading Strategically: Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Module 2 - Business Strategy II

This module brings together the internal and external aspects of strategic analysis to formulate an overall strategy for the firm. You will learn about the two main “generic strategies” that businesses can pursue, which can be complemented by broad or narrow scope to yield four key types of strategic positioning. You will also learn about “dual” strategies and why and how a firm's strategy must be adapted to strategically renew its positioning.

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 50 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

6 hours to complete

Module 3 - Marketing and Managing Innovation

6 hours to complete

17 videos (Total 180 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

17 videos

Meet Professor Hayden Noel1mMeet Professor Geoff Love2mOverview3mThe Story of Segway18mCreating Value16mThe Marketing Strategy Process7mWhat Is a Product?4mWhat Is a Service?2mLevels of Product14mProduct Mix Decisions11mProduct Life Cycle6mIntroduction4mChallenges in the Evolution of New Technologies and Markets21mHow Organizations Succeed and Fail as Markets Grow and Change16mAmbidextrous Organizations22mLeading Ambidextrous Organizations Part 114mLeading Ambidextrous Organizations Part 212m

1 reading

Module 3 Readings1h

3 practice exercises

Marketing Fundamentals I Quiz30mMarketing Fundamentals II Quiz 30mManaging Innovation: Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Module 4 - Accounting Fundamentals and Performance Measurement

In this module, you will learn about the fundamentals of accounting. First, you will explore key aspects of financial accounting, including the different perspectives that can be adopted about the financial position and performance of the organization via the firm's financial statements. Then, you will consider a non-financial perspective of the firm's position and performance via non-financial performance measures.

2 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 83 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

10 videos

What Is Accounting?13mWhy Are Financial Statements Important?8mHow Do You Perform?7mA Look at Cost of Goods Sold6mFinishing Out Income Statements9mHow Did You Manage Cash?10mNon-Financial Performance Measures4mStrategic Performance Measurement Systems8mPerformance Measurement Issues7mSubjective Performance Evaluation4m

1 reading

Module 4 Readings10m

1 practice exercise

Non-Financial Measures Quiz30m

About the Professional Success Skills Specialization

To become job-ready, you need to develop technical knowledge and skills. Those skills can help you get through that first door. But then what? Completing this professional certificate will help you learn and develop skills that can lead to success working in any organization! Skills that not only help you succeed in that first job, but also ensure that first job is the start of a long, successful career.

Collectively, the materials in this certificate program will help you develop and enhance professional business skills that facilitate your success throughout your chosen career. Through this specialization, you will: Acquire a deep understanding of the importance and role of ethics within and beyond the organization Realize the benefits and challenges of a diverse culture and changing global perspectives Enhance your ability to work creatively within the organization Understand the importance and role of teamwork and develop skills that differentiate yourself as a team player Communicate using common organizational language, concepts, and frameworks useful for decision-making and problem-solving Develop and strengthen your capacity to lead and recognize leadership exhibited by those around you This certificate program features top faculty from the University of Illinois' Gies College of Business and includes practical application-based content as well as academic theory. The coursework is career-curated and will be immediately applicable and relevant.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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Instructor

Gies College of Business, University of Illinois

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Course Introduction & Module 1 - Business Strategy I

Module 2 - Business Strategy II

Module 3 - Marketing and Managing Innovation

Module 4 - Accounting Fundamentals and Performance Measurement

Module 5 - Fundamentals of Business Analytics

Module 6 - Communicating with Data

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Gies College of Business, University of Illinois

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Course Introduction & Module 1 - Business Strategy I

Module 2 - Business Strategy II

Module 3 - Marketing and Managing Innovation

Module 4 - Accounting Fundamentals and Performance Measurement

Module 5 - Fundamentals of Business Analytics

Module 6 - Communicating with Data

About the Professional Success Skills Specialization

Frequently Asked Questions

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