Business, Finance, International
Advanced FX Risk Management
The Economist
Learn what the main types of FX risks are, how to manage them and how to formulate an appropriate hedging policy suitable to your organisations specific needs.
Training Course
Business, Finance, International
Economist Education Artificial Intelligence: Understanding and Applying AI in Business
The Economist
As excitement and concern about generative AI surge, so do misconceptions and confusion. Artificial Intelligence: Understanding and Applying AI in Business, a two-week online course from Economist Education, provides an accessible guide to the technology—its potential and problems. The course explains and demystifies large language models such as ChatGPT, illustrating their capabilities and risks by explaining where they have come from and might be heading. It delves into AI’s applications and implications for business, showing how companies are using it and providing both principles and opportunities for practice.
Online Course
Business, Finance, International
Economist Education Climate Change and Business, Sustainability, Risk and the Push for Net Zero
The Economist
Gain the knowledge and tools to implement effective, climate-conscious strategies on this online course. Through real-world case studies, you will explore social and environmental issues that have an impact on the business world and analyse the science and economics behind climate change. Guided by industry leaders, you will investigate the pitfalls and opportunities involved in developing a corporate decarbonationsation strategy, and reflect on the considerations and shortcomings of environmental, social and governance investing. Walk away with the knowledge to make informed decisions around climate change, and a practical understanding of the tools used to measure, reduce and offset carbon emissions.
Online Course
Business, Finance, International
Economist Education Fintech and the Future of Finance, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Govcoins and the Payments Revolution
The Economist
Fintech and the Future of Finance, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Govcoins and the Payments Revolution, an online short course from Economist Education, examines the future of the fintech industry, with a focus on debunking common myths and misconceptions. From the birth of cryptocurrencies to the transformation of payments, this course examines the tech and business models set to change finance—as well as those that should be approached with scepticism. You will learn how to see past jargon and technical complexity to understand how financial technologies work and what they can do for you.
Online Course
Business, Finance, International
Economist Education Influence and Persuasion in Business: Strategies to Connect, Convince and Lead
The Economist
Influence and Persuasion in Business: Strategies to Connect, Convince and Lead, an online course from Economist Education, equips you with practical tools to succeed in common workplace situations, from tough conversations with clients to daily discussions with your team. Over two weeks, you will master a framework for influence with three components: evidence, economics and emotion. Whether leading a meeting, negotiating with colleagues or crafting a proposal, you will learn to handle resistance, build trust and make your case ethically and well, upholding your values while advancing your career.
Online Course
Business, Finance, International
Economist Education International Relations, China, Russia, the US and the Future of Geopolitics
The Economist
International Relations, China, Russia, the US and the Future of Geopolitics is an online short course from Economist Education. It is designed to equip you with a conceptual and practical understanding of global politics and its impact. This six-week course takes you through the main players in power, their political strategies, economic goals and relationships, crucial events, the role of technology and the sweep of global trends. You’ll learn how your organisation may be affected by recent events and how you should respond to emerging shifts.
Online Course
Business, Finance, International
Economist Education Professional Communication, Business Writing and Storytelling
The Economist
Professional Communication, Business Writing and Storytelling is an online short course from Economist Education designed to help business professionals attract and address broad audiences across various written formats. Based on the newspaper’s editorial practice, this six-week course offers a self-reflective journey through the craft and purpose of writing and storytelling, equipping you with the confidence to communicate with partners and employees. An accessible “tools not rules” approach to grammar unlocks practical skills for constructing cohesive sentences and paragraphs, and shows how elements such as word choice, punctuation and structure can maximise impact and clarity.
Online Course