Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure is the formal and informal framework by which a business defines its operations, communication, and roles. Coursera's Organizational Structure catalogue teaches you the principles of designing and managing different structures within a business. You'll learn everything from understanding the various types of organizational structures, such as functional, matrix, and divisional, to applying them effectively in a business context. This course will also equip you with skills to manage change and transition within an organization, comprehend the role of leadership in structuring, and understand the impact of organizational culture on performance and productivity. By mastering this skill, you will become proficient in creating effective structures that enhance business efficiency, improve communication, and maximize the potential of human resources.
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Business Management, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Planning, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Strategic Decision-Making, Business, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Case Studies, Coordination, Negotiation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategies, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    304 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Problem Solving, Business, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Coordination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Talent Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Market Share, Sales Enablement, Organizational Structure, Workforce Planning, Performance Improvement, Performance Measurement, Operational Excellence, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Marketing, Compensation Strategy, Brand Strategy, Revenue Management, Disaster Recovery

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures, Regulatory Compliance, AI Product Strategy, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    10K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Team Management, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Recruitment Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    158 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Project Coordination, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    98K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Team Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Negotiation

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    10K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Negotiation, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Organizational Structure, Liquidation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Political Sciences, Strategic Decision-Making, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Persona (User Experience)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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