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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    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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    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
    1.8K 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
    305 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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    INSEAD

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Peer Review, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Payment Systems, Organizational Structure, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Business, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Case Studies, Governance, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Cryptography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Resource Management, Project Controls, Risk Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Planning, Communication Planning, Organizational Structure, Governance, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Leadership, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Performance, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Management Reporting, Communication, Quality Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    403 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Management Training And Development, Descriptive Statistics, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Data Presentation, Professional Networking, Business Mathematics, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Team Management, Business Strategy, Professionalism, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, International Finance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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    Scrum Alliance

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Culture Transformation, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Change, Meeting Facilitation, Business Transformation, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Agile Product Development, Organizational Structure, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Mentorship, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Strategic Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Motivational Skills, Organizational Structure, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Agile Methodology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Research, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Growth Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    3.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months