Professional Diplomas2017

Based on the Completion of MOOC Coursestag-du.com

TAG-DU

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Digital University

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Prospective Student:The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Digital University (TAG-DU) was organized as an education service provider to offer highly accredited online academic and professional diploma programs to all students wherever they may be. TAG-DU is based on the belief that education is a human right and not a privilege to the few who can afford to stay out of the workplace and physically attend local professional programs.

Our mission is to bring professional diploma programs to your fingertips. We invite you to browse through this catalog and explore the nine disciplines in which diplomas are granted and choose the discipline of your choice.

Our programs are based on a set of MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) courses selected by our academic advisors that provide you with sufficient knowledge to become proficient in the field of your choice. Students in this program benefit from being able to complete a set of courses offered by elite universities and taught by highly qualified faculty and at the same time pay minimal fees. Moreover, students can complete any of the programs at their own pace.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and we are looking forward to your participation in our diploma programs.

Talal Abu-GhazalehPresident

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Professional Diplomas in:

Journalism

Personal Development

Business and Entrepreneurship

Intellectual Property Laws

Human Resources Management

Marketing Management

Supply Chain Management

Hospitality Management

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A unique opportunity awaits you…………..• Do not be one of those individuals who work hard and exert a lot of effort in completing MOOC

courses and end up with no certificate to recognize their accomplishments.• TAG-DU believes in rewarding students who complete a set of recognized MOOC courses on

their own to be rewarded with a diploma to certify their educational background.• Take advantage of this unique opportunity to be able to receive a diploma from a recognized

university in recognition of your hard work. • You are only required to complete five out of the seven courses listed for each specialization to

receive the diploma.• Your fees are very minimal. It will only cost you $400 to receive the diploma.

How do you go about receiving your diploma?1. This catalog lists MOOC courses in 9 different areas of specialization.2. There are 7 courses listed under each area of specialization. Once you select the field of interest

to you, you will only have to complete 5 courses that you select from the list. 3. Register on your own based on the references given following each course to take the courses that

you choose.4. After the satisfactory completion of the 5 courses you choose in your field of interest, you apply to

us using the following link [http://registration.tagiuni.com] and you will have to provide us with certificates of completion for each course taken from the MOOC providers.

5. Upon review of your application and the submission of the required fees of $400, we will ask you to pass a short online examination in the field of your specialization. This exam will test you on the basic command of the subject matter.

6. Upon passing the examination, you will be awarded a diploma in the field that you have selected.

What are our fees?We only charge is a one-time fee of $400 that is paid at the time you apply to us. We allow you to take the examination for a second time, if necessary, at no extra charge.

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LIST OF MOOC COURSESIN 9 DIFFERENT AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

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PROGRAM ONE: Courses in JournalismThis program provide you with the required skills for working as a journalist or in the media field in general, and will help you to learn the key practices and procedures in journalism.The suggested sequence consists of seven courses; the candidate needs to complete five courses and provide certificates of completion for each course taken.

Course 1: English for JournalismThis course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in developing the skills needed for a career in modern journalism. In this course, you will explore print and digital media through authentic readings and video lectures, while expanding your vocabulary and increasing your ability to read, research, and develop local and global news stories.Institution Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Five weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/journalism?siteID=SAyYsTvLiGQ-v98OtWfQqfM5hBWefq34KQ&utm_content=10&utm_medium=partners&utm_source=linkshare&utm_campaign=SAyYsTvLiGQ

Course 2: Making Sense of NewsThis course will help you identify reliable information in news reports and become better informed about the world we live in. We will discuss journalism from the viewpoint of the news audience.Institution Offering the Course: The University of Hong KongPlatform: edXLength of course: Five weeks Link access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/making-sense-news-hkux-hku04x-0

Course 3: What is news?This course will guide you through the basic elements of professional journalism and the news values and ethics of covering real-world issues and events. The overview and examples of the types of news coverage helps introduce the different types of journalism, such as social media, multimedia, print, visual and broadcast, and how professional journalists effectively use each format.Institution Offering the Course: Michigan State UniversityPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Five weeks Link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/what-is-news

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Course 4: Gathering and Developing the NewsThis course will teach you how to and where to find information, interviewing skills and how to process information from various sources for publication.Institution Offering the Course: Michigan State UniversityPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeks Link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/gathering-the-news

Course 5: Effectively delivering the news to your audienceIn this course you will learn different forms of how to perform reporting and writing to serve different audiences. This course also explains the different formats within journalism, beyond the written word and how they are best utilized.Institution Offering the Course: Michigan State UniversityPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Five weeks Link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/deliver-the-news

Course 6: Journalism, the future, and you!In this course you will learn about the career paths that are available in journalism, and what opportunities the skill sets of a journalist can offer in other fields. You will explore areas such as being an international correspondent, self-publishing in journalism, as well as how to freelance in the field. You will be empowered to develop your own path in journalism, from being an active and informed consumer, to being a journalist.Institution Offering the Course: Michigan State UniversityPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Five weeks Link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-journalism

Course 7: Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolioIn this course you will create your own professional journalistic portfolio, culminating in the creation of your own news report from start to finish. You will go through all the steps and skills used by professional journalists: conceptualizing a news report idea, reporting, interviewing, researching, and then compiling the information for an audience.Institution Offering the Course: Michigan State UniversityPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Five weeks Link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/become-a-journalist-capstone

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PROGRAM TWO: Courses in Personal DevelopmentThis program gives you the ability to develop your competencies, developing your strengths, and learn the keys of success in your future career. You will learn the most important competencies which will increase your competitiveness among your peers.The suggested sequence consists of seven courses; the candidate needs to complete five courses and provide certificates of completion for each course taken.

Course 1: English for Career DevelopmentThis course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in advancing their careers in the global marketplace. This course will also give you the opportunity to explore your global career path, while building your vocabulary and improving your language skills to achieve your professional goals.Institution Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Five weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/careerdevelopment?siteID=SAyYsTvLiGQ-JHKsTc.R0KXWBb1_OLGYQQ&utm_content=10&utm_medium=partners&utm_source=linkshare&utm_campaign=SAyYsTvLiGQ

Course 2: Self-Assessment – Developing Your StrengthsThis course will help you identify your strengths and interests and align your passions with a viable career path. Through guided self-reflection and instruction, you will create a career vision statement that identifies how you hope to use your skills and interests to focus your career.Institution Offering the Course: FullbridgePlatform: edXLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/self-assessment-developing-strengths-fullbridgex-career1x

Course 3: Career Development: Skills for SuccessThis course is designed to help you build in-demand workplace competencies that will ensure you stand out as an applicant and employee. In addition, this self-paced program explores contemporary business fundamentals and helps you create a marketable personal brand. Through innovative and engaging online learning techniques, you will build and enhance the critical hard and soft skills that will help you stand out in your current or future profession.Institution Offering the Course: FullbridgePlatform: edXLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/xseries/career-development-skills-success

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Course 4: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking SkillsThis course will help you think critically and creatively to solve problems and design solutions. These skills will set you apart from peers and make you a sought-after leader and teammate.Institution Offering the Course: FullbridgePlatform: edXLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/problem-solving-critical-thinking-skills-fullbridgex-career3x

Course 5: Communication Skills and TeamworkIn this course, you’ll practice communicating, forming teams, and planning projects in a variety of contexts. By the end of the course, you will have the skills and knowledge you need to become influential in the workplace.Institution Offering the Course: FullbridgePlatform: edXLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/communication-skills-teamwork-fullbridgex-career2x

Course 6: Career Brand Development and Self-CoachingIn this course you will engage in developing and strengthening the functional component of your career brand, learn how to use strategic management models and techniques for enhancing your skills portfolio.Institution Offering the Course: The State University of New YorkPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Five weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/career-brand-development-self-coaching

Course 7: Advanced Interviewing TechniquesThis course gives you detailed strategies for handling tough competency-based, or behavioral, interviews so that you can communicate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you have and that employers’ demand.Institution Offering the Course: University of Maryland, College ParkPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Five weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/interview-techniques

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PROGRAM THREE: Courses in Business And EntrepreneurshipThis program gives you the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices behind key business management subjects.The suggested sequence consists of seven courses; the candidate needs to complete five courses and provide certificates of completion for each course taken.

Course 1: English for Business and EntrepreneurshipThis course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in learning more about the global business economy. In this course, you will learn about topics and language necessary to succeed in the international workplace.Institution Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Five weeksLink access to the course: https://www.class-central.com/mooc/6010/coursera-english-for-business-and-entrepreneurship

Course 2: People Management for EntrepreneursThis course will help you in creating awareness on: the key principles of people management, critically understand how HR practices contribute to the enterprise sustainability in the long run, understand the role that owner/founders play in creating high performing organization.Institution Offering the Course: Indian Institute of Management, BangalorePlatform: edXLength of course: Seven weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/people-management-entrepreneurs-iimbx-hr102x

Course 3: Creativity & EntrepreneurshipThis course will help you tap into your inner creativity and learn how to leverage it for career development or business innovation.Institution Offering the Course: BerkleePlatform: edXLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/creativity-entrepreneurship-berkleex-oentr-391x-5

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Course 4: Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the OpportunityThis course is designed to introduce you to the foundational concepts of entrepreneurship, including the definition of entrepreneurship, the profile of the entrepreneur, the difference between entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial management, and the role of venture creation in society.Institution Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-entrepreneurship-opportunity

Course 5: Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-UpThis course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the critical components of a creating a start-up. It provides practical, real-world knowledge about the lean approach, the minimum viable product, when to pivot, when to quit your day job, the art of the pitch, building and managing a team, allocating equity, and building your external team, advisory board members, professional services, and entrepreneurial strategy.Institution Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-launching-startup

Course 6: Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards SuccessThis course provides learners with insights to reframe their thinking in order to maximize their chances for success. It provides learners with an understanding of the attributes and perspectives of an entrepreneurial mindset, and the process to acquire one.Institution Offering the Course: Michigan State UniversityPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Three weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/entrepreneurial-mindset

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Course 7: Introduction to Financial AccountingThis course will make you able to read the three most common financial statements: the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. Then you can apply these skills to a real-world business challenge as part of the Wharton Business Foundations Specialization.Institution Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-accounting?siteID=SAyYsTvLiGQ-Po8xK0GIeckfqxBKmm7VaA&utm_content=10&utm_medium=partners&utm_source=linkshare&utm_campaign=SAyYsTvLiGQ

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PROGRAM FOUR: Courses in Intellectual Property LawsThis program introduces you to the fundamentals of intellectual property laws and policies.The suggested sequence consists of seven courses; the candidate needs to complete five courses and provide certificates of completion for each course taken.

Course 1: Intellectual Property Law and Policy - Part 1In this course, learners will be introduced to a broad overview of the intellectual property laws, the theory underpinning this area of law, and an individual look at patent law.Institution Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaPlatform: edXLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/intellectual-property-law-policy-part-1-pennx-iplaw1x

Course 2: Intellectual Property Law and Policy - Part 2In this course, learners will explore the modern realities and debates of copyright and trademark laws, and then consider alternatives to intellectual property and the future of this exciting area of the law.Institution Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaPlatform: edXLength of course: Seven weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/intellectual-property-law-policy-part-2-pennx-iplaw2x

Course 3: Innovation and Competition: Succeeding through Global StandardsThis course will enable learners to better contribute to their organization and to advance their careers. In addition, learners will understand different types of standards and how they impact trade and innovation, how they evolve, why companies participate in standards development, how standards change to meet emerging needs, how to integrate related activities with other organizational functions, strategic implications, and how standards apply to product design and planning.Institution Offering the Course: IEEEPlatform: edXLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/innovation-competition-succeeding-ieeex-standards01-x-0#!

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Course 4: Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and EconomicsThis course will enable learners to think about the oldest and most familiar principles of American law, property and proportional liability, in a new and surprising way, and learn to apply economic reasoning to an especially important and interesting aspect of life.Institution Offering the Course: Wesleyan UniversityPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/property-law-and-economics#

Course 5: Intellectual Property: Inventors, Entrepreneurs, CreatorsThis course teaches the basics of IP to ordinary citizens, making IP accessible to everyone, not just lawyers and CEOs.Institution Offering the Course: The Michelson 20MM FoundationPlatform: udemyLength of course: 8 – 12 weeksLink access to the course: https://www.udemy.com/intellectual-property-inventors-entrepreneurs-creators/?siteID=SAyYsTvLiGQ-_.onUcFTRF8cdfGbd_3wlA&LSNPUBID=SAyYsTvLiGQ

Course 6: Patents: understand if a patent is right for your businessIn this course you will learn everything you need to know about patents to decide whether you should get one or no, learn the difference between a trademark, a patent and copyright, and which kinds of inventions and businesses should have a patent, and which shouldn’t.Institution Offering the Course: Alex Genadinik , Steve PipengerPlatform: udemyLength of course: 3 - 4 weeksLink access to the course: https://www.udemy.com/patents-understand-if-a-patent-is-right-for-your-business/?siteID=SAyYsTvLiGQ-%203I0O_uiKUIOE8kmAw8B3Q&LSNPUBID=SAyYsTvLiGQ

Course 7: CopyrightsThis course explores the current law of copyright; the impact of that law on art, entertainment, and industry; and the ongoing debates concerning how the law should be reformed.Institution Offering the Course: Harvard Law SchoolPlatform: Harvard UniversityLength of course: Twelve weeksLink access to the course: http://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/copyrightx

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PROGRAM FIVE: Courses in Human Resources ManagementThis program gives you the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of the Human Resources Management subjects.The suggested sequence consists of seven courses; the candidate needs to complete five courses and provide certificates of completion for each course taken.

Course 1: Managing TalentIn this course, you will learn best practices for selecting, recruiting, and onboarding talent. You will also learn about the key approaches to measuring performance and evaluating your employees. In addition, you will learn how to develop and coach your talent so that they can realize their full potential at work.Institution Offering the Course: University of MichiganPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/managing-talent#syllabus

Course 2: Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding EmployeesIn this course, you will explore the importance of linking recruitment goals with overall company strategy, get introduced to a number of options to recruit and select employees both effectively and legally, examine current issues in talent acquisition, such as how companies are now leveraging social media and hiring analytics to ensure better quality hires.Institution Offering the Course: University of MinnesotaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/recruiting-hiring-onboarding-employees

Course 3: Managing Employee CompensationThis course covers how to pay employees, explains how to translate pay strategies into the pay mix: the salary structure, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and benefits that are aligned to your business objectives.Institution Offering the Course: University of MinnesotaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/compensation-management

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Course 4: Managing Employee PerformanceThis course will discuss the skills and key processes you will need to develop employees to attain department and organizational goals. These skills will include setting clear expectations, providing positive and corrective feedback, and delivering an effective performance appraisal.Institution Offering the Course: University of MinnesotaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/employee-performance

Course 5: Building High-Performing TeamsThis course will help you understand the problems that affect productivity, and give you tools for creating positive change; it will also help you create the ground rules and structure to set your team up for success. You will gain the skills to diagnose issues such as conflicts, groupthink, and lack of commitment in your team before they get out of control.Institution Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/high-performing-teams

Course 6: Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People ManagersThis course provides a robust introduction to the key principles, policies, and practices of human resource management, with a focus on understanding managerial choices and constraints, acquiring and onboarding talent, managing employee performance, and rewarding employees.Institution Offering the Course: University of MinnesotaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Seven weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/human-resources-management-capstone

Course 7: Managing Social and Human CapitalThis course will introduce you to the key elements of managing people, this course will teach you how to motivate individual performance and design reward systems, how to design jobs and organize work for high performance, how to make good and timely management decisions, and how to design and change your organization’s architecture.Institution Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-social-human-capital

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PROGRAM SIX: Courses in Marketing ManagementThis program gives you the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of the Marketing Management subjects.The suggested sequence consists of seven courses; the candidate needs to complete five courses and provide certificates of completion for each course taken.

Course 1: Marketing ManagementIn this course you will learn the fundamentals of marketing management, as you gradually learn advanced theories and applications through real world business examples, illustrations, cases and exercises, learn how marketing management tools can be used to increase your customer base, improve customer satisfaction and increase your company’s overall perceived value.Institution Offering the Course: Indian Institute of Management, BangalorePlatform: edXLength of course: Nine weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/marketing-management-iimbx-mk102x

Course 2: Brand and Product ManagementIn this course you will be able to create an activity plan to bring your brand strategy to life - both externally towards consumers and internally to employees, in addition to define the right metrics for determining success in the implementation of your product and brand strategy, considering any adjustments that may need to be made under a test and learn methodology.Institution Offering the Course: IE Business SchoolPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/brand-management

Course 3: Channel Management and RetailingIn this course you will understand how channel management and retailing can improve performance in your business. Distribution plans need to be prepared for the long run, combining the following main areas: company profile, portfolio structure and price positioning, go-to-market policy, trade and retail marketing, e-commerce and global retail management.Institution Offering the Course: IE Business SchoolPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/channel-management

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Course 4: Marketing AnalyticsIn this course will learn best approaches and practices to marketing measurement and analysis. You will get hands-on experience applying analytics tools and techniques to real-world marketing problems and understand analytics-based marketing to drive ROI for your marketing campaigns.Institution Offering the Course: UC BerkeleyXPlatform: edXLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/xseries/marketing-analytics

Course 5: Positioning: What you need for a successful Marketing StrategyThis course will guide you through the essential stages of this key marketing process, starting with the basic elements that you will require and deciding on the market segmentation and marketing. The course progresses to examine the key market trends that you will encounter and will provide you with a handy practical toolbox of skills. Institution Offering the Course: IE Business SchoolPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/positioning

Course 6: Marketing in a Digital WorldThis course examines how digital tools, such as the Internet, smartphones, and 3D printing, are revolutionizing the world of marketing by shifting the balance of power from firms to consumers.Institution Offering the Course: University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/marketing-digital

Course 7: Marketing: Customer Needs and WantsThis course will help you in understanding who your customers are and what they need and want is at the heart of successful marketing strategies, explore how to identify and classify customers and the different methods that marketing professionals use to shed light on how they make purchase decisions.Institution Offering the Course: IESE Business SchoolPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/marketing-customers

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PROGRAM SEVEN: Courses in Supply Chain ManagementThis program gives you the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of the Supply Chain Management.The suggested sequence consists of seven courses; the candidate needs to complete five courses and provide certificates of completion for each course taken.

Course 1: Supply Chain FundamentalsThis course provides the foundational skills for supply chain management and logistics. You will learn how to develop and apply analytic tools, approaches, and techniques used in the design and operation of logistics systems and integrated supply chains.Institution Offering the Course: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPlatform: edXLength of course: Thirteen weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/supply-chain-fundamentals-mitx-ctl-sc1x-1

Course 2: Supply Chain PlanningThis course introduces you to the exciting area of supply chain planning. You will have the tools and techniques to analyze demand data, construct different forecasting techniques, and choose the most suitable one for projecting future demand.Institution Offering the Course: Rutgers the State University of New JerseyPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/planning

Course 3: Operations AnalyticsIn this course, you will learn how to model future demand uncertainties, how to predict the outcomes of competing policy choices and how to choose the best course of action in the face of risk. The course also introduces frameworks and ideas that provide insights into a spectrum of real-world business challenges, teaches you methods and software available for tackling these challenges quantitatively as well as the issues involved in gathering the relevant data.Institution Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-operations-analytics

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Course 4: Supply Chain Management: A Decision-Making FrameworkIn this course you will learn how make effective supply chain decisions that take into consideration all aspects of your business. You will be able to build a framework that allows you to make better decisions.Institution Offering the Course: Université Catholique de LouvainPlatform: edXLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/supply-chain-management-decision-making-louvainx-louv13x

Course 5: System Design for Supply Chain Management and LogisticsIn this course you will learn not only what makes leading systems competitive but also how to design, or redesign, your own system. It will give you a working knowledge on supply chain strategy and design that can be applied in your organization.Institution Offering the Course: Chalmers University of TechnologyPlatform: edXLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/system-design-supply-chain-management-chalmersx-chm005x

Course 6: Master Control in Supply Chain Management and LogisticsIn this course you will learn methods that are used to master control of supply chains, including how to forecast demand, how to determine the best order quantity for procurement, how to plan capacity and production and much more.Institution Offering the Course: Chalmers University of TechnologyPlatform: edXLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/master-control-supply-chain-management-chalmersx-chm006x

Course 7: Supply Chain Technology and SystemsIn this course you will learn fundamental IT concepts, Supply Chain Management systems, and analysis of data from supply chain systems.Institution Offering the Course: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPlatform: edXLength of course: Eleven weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/supply-chain-technology-systems-mitx-ctl-sc4x-0 

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PROGRAM EIGHT: Courses in Hospitality ManagementThis program describes the required skills for working in the hospitality field, and how to successfully improve your competencies.The suggested sequence consists of seven courses; the candidate needs to complete five courses and provide certificates of completion for each course taken.

Course 1: Introduction to Global Hospitality ManagementIn this course you will learn how to explore the many wide-ranging career opportunities in hospitality and hotel management, gain career advice and stories from international industry experts, use an analysis tool to evaluate competitors and make strategic decisions, analyze factors leading to an own-vs.-lease decision, explore distribution channels and pricing strategies, and learn how to select smart, talented employees.Institution Offering the Course: Cornell UniversityPlatform: edXLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-global-hospitality-cornellx-hosp-101x-0

Course 2: International Hospitality Luxury ManagementIn this course you will learn strategies and skills for managing luxury brands within the hotel and tourism industry, analyze the essence of a luxury brand and learn marketing techniques and trends to better position your services. You will also learn how luxury brands are created and how to properly communicate the value of your brand.Institution Offering the Course: The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityPlatform: edXLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/international-hospitality-luxury-hkpolyux-htm-541x

Course 3: Managing Human Resources in the Hospitality and Tourism IndustryIn this course you will learn how to analyze contemporary issues in the management of human capital in the hotel and tourism industry, within both macro- and micro-perspectives.Institution Offering the Course: The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityPlatform: edXLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/managing-human-resources-hospitality-hkpolyux-htm533x

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Course 4: Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism IndustryIn this course you will learn how to apply marketing knowledge and skills to the hotel and tourism industry, best practices for building customer loyalty and creating a strong brand and learn how to efficiently communicate to stakeholders through integrated marketing communications. You will also learn about the importance of marketing to both previous and new customers.Institution Offering the Course: The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityPlatform: edXLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/managing-marketing-hospitality-tourism-hkpolyux-htm534x

Course 5: Demand Management: Breaking down today’s Commercial SilosThis course aims to break down the commercial silos (Asset Management, Demand Generation, Digital Marketing, Demand Optimization) and reveal the journey from long-term asset development through to short-term profit tactics and how commercial teams can align themselves throughout the organization.Institution Offering the Course: ESSEC Business SchoolPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/demandmanagement

Course 6: The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human NeedsThis course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of the Strategies and Skills Learning and Development System (SSLD), basic practice principles and methods of SSLD, the SSLD framework for relationship management assessment, core competencies in the relationship management application of the SSLD system.Institution Offering the Course: University of TorontoPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/human-needs

Course 7: The Politics and Diplomacy of Cooking and HospitalityIn this course you will gain a better understanding of politics through the study of interpersonal relationships, deepen your knowledge of diplomacy and learn more about hospitality as an exercise in atonement, gain insights into cultural and intercultural issues, compare various lifestyles, and surprising cultural practices and habits.Institution Offering the Course: Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and Grenoble Ecole de ManagementPlatform: Future LearnLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/geopolitics-hospitality?utm_source=mooc-list

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PROGRAM NINE: Courses in ManagementThis program gives you the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices behind key management subjects.The suggested sequence consists of seven courses; the candidate needs to complete five courses and provide certificates of completion for each course taken.

Course 1: Managing the Organization: From Organizational Design to ExecutionIn this course you will build a practical framework to understand the critical linkages between organization design and the creation of economic value through execution.Institution Offering the Course: University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/managing-organization/?siteID=.GqSdLGGurk-XmvpqRd4pPzYYX8XEhv6SA&utm_content=10&utm_medium=partners&utm_source=linkshare&utm_campaign=*GqSdLGGurk

Course 2: States and Markets in the Global EconomyIn this course you will learn management techniques to operate in an international economy presented with tremendous opportunities as well as risks.Institution Offering the Course: Thunderbird School of Global Management Platform: edxLength of course: Six weeks Link access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/states-markets-global-economy-thunderbirdx-tgm505x

Course 3: International Leadership and Organizational BehaviorIn this course you will explore the theory and practice of international and intercultural leadership and organizational behavior.Institution Offering the Course: Università BocconiPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/organizational-behavior

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Course 4: Foundations of strategic business analyticsIn this course you will have an overview on Strategic Business Analytics topics, discuss a wide variety of applications of Business Analytics, from marketing to Supply Chain or Credit Scoring and HR Analytics, etc. The course covers many different data analytics techniques, each time explaining how to be relevant for your business.Institution Offering the Course: ESSEC Business SchoolPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Four weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/strategic-business-analytics

Course 5: The Manager’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at WorkThis course gives you a practical guide to managing people at work. In this course you will engage with some HR theories and then see how they translate into every day working life.Institution Offering the Course: University of London, Birkbeck, University of LondonPlatform: CourseraLength of course: Six weeksLink access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/people-management

Course 6: International Project ManagementThis course addresses the knowledge, skills and behaviors required to successfully manage projects that span organizations, national boundaries and cultural differences. You will explore the impact on project management of culture, language variations, religious, regulatory and legal practices, technology penetration, temporal orientation, gender issues, corruption, ethics, personal liberty and political contexts.Institution Offering the Course: Rochester Institute of TechnologyPlatform: edXLength of course: Ten weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/international-project-management-ritx-pm9003x

Course 7: Strategic ManagementIn this course you will develop a strong understanding of how firms compete by learning about important analytical approaches that underlie business strategy.Institution Offering the Course: Indian Institute of Management, BangalorePlatform: edXLength of course: Five weeksLink access to the course: https://www.edx.org/course/strategic-management-iimbx-st101x

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