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Assertiveness Training for Women in Business

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Enhance your professional presence and command respect in the business world with AMA's three-day assertiveness training for women. Develop essential skills to overcome challenges and communicate effectively in any situation, without seeming overbearing. Take control of your career and achieve the assertiveness your position demands.

Thursday Feb 15th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business Essentials Certificate Program

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has had the kind of life-changing implications that came about with the discovery of the electricity. Its influence on organizations and the world of business is already momentous. This program will help you gain an understanding of the technology, how you’re already using it and the opportunities it presents. Explore the huge impact it can have on your business, your career and society. After participating, you’ll...

Monday Mar 11th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

Developing Your Analytical Skills

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Developing Your Analytical Skills: How to Research and Present Information When making decisions, how do you assess the credibility of information? Do you conduct research and gather data methodically, or act on instinct and follow the latest trends? Do you know what key questions to ask? Feel confident you’re making valid decisions? Whether you are developing a new product or service, presenting findings on a competitor’s product, or deciding...

Monday Apr 29th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

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5-Day "MBA" Certificate Program

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Master the vital skills and behaviors needed to succeed in the fast-changing business landscape. Join leading business experts in this immersive program to innovate, strategize, and lead with success. Prepare to enhance your analytical, personal, professional, and business acumen and make sound business decisions.

Monday Apr 29th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (5 sessions)

$3,995

5 sessions

Territory and Time Management for Salespeople

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Want to shorten the sales cycle? Target accounts with the greatest growth potential? Balance personal and professional goals? In just two days, you'll learn how to take control of your time and work day so you can increase productivity, maximize your selling effectiveness and meet your goals. You'll adopt an organized approach to managing your responsibilities. Prioritize activities and accounts to increase revenue. Identify time management roadblocks...

Monday Apr 15th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,495

2 sessions

Principles of Professional Selling

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

No matter how great your product or service is, or how talented a salesperson you are, you will not be able to close the deal if you cannot tell your clients how what you’re selling will benefit them. Through this intensive professional sales training seminar, you will learn how to gain your clients business by earning their trust. Go through the entire sales process and discover the most modern sales methods today—consultative/solutions selling....

Monday May 20th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (3 sessions)

$2,695

3 sessions

Management Skills for New Managers

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Gain the essential management skills you need to excel in your role as a new manager. Elevate your team and career with this comprehensive course from the American Management Association. Enroll now and become a successful and effective manager.

Monday Dec 11th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,695

2 sessions

Developing Your Emotional Intelligence

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Learn how to enhance workplace relationships and productivity through the practical application of Emotional Intelligence skills in this seminar offered by the American Management Association. Discover strategies for managing stress, promoting collaboration, and making effective decisions to achieve personal and business success. Expand your emotional awareness and develop key competencies for professional growth.

Monday Jan 29th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

Technical Project Management

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

A best-selling seminar for managers and team members involved in IT and technical project management In just 3 days, you'll understand the unique challenges of managing IT and technical projects and discover how applying project management methodology can give you a step-by-step approach to tackling your toughest challenges. You'll discuss the value of planning, scheduling and how to manage scope. Use tools and techniques to establish a sound estimating...

Wednesday May 15th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (3 sessions)

$2,695

3 sessions

Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Learn to interpret financial reports, make data-driven decisions, and justify your ideas in dollars and cents with this program designed for non-financial managers at the American Management Association. Increase your value to the organization by gaining a firm grasp of finance fundamentals in just two days.

Thursday Mar 14th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

Critical Thinking

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Enhance your problem-solving abilities and make better decisions with the Critical Thinking course at the American Management Association. Learn techniques to challenge assumptions, evaluate ideas, and translate abstract concepts into actionable results. Gain a competitive edge in business by developing your critical thinking skills.

Monday Feb 26th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,795

2 sessions

Improving Your Project Management Skills: The Basics for Success

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Learn the essential tools and techniques for project management success in this hands-on workshop from the American Management Association. Gain the knowledge and skills to effectively manage projects from start to finish, ensuring success and building credibility with top management. Ideal for new project managers or professionals looking to enhance their project management abilities.

Monday Mar 11th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (3 sessions)

$2,695

3 sessions

Leadership and Team Development for Managerial Success

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Enhance your leadership skills and drive team performance with this professional development course for managers and team leaders. Learn effective techniques for motivating and coaching your team to achieve organizational goals. Discover the principles that make teams work and develop the skills to facilitate effective teamwork.

Thursday Apr 4th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,695

2 sessions

Building a Resilient Mindset

American Management Association

Learn well-being best practices to handle continuous work and life overload, financial pressures, and personality conflicts. Develop resilience skills to stay centered, positive, and productive amidst constant change and chaos. Discover practical techniques to manage stress and thrive, even during challenging times.

Thursday May 2nd, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,295

2 sessions

Assertiveness Training

American Management Association @ 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

In this training seminar, you will learn powerful assertiveness training exercises for improving your assertiveness skills to help you deal with conflict at all levels in the organization, discover techniques on how to be an assertive communicator, acquire ways to handle receiving and giving feedback and address business etiquette when professionalism and assertiveness are required.  You’ll assess your areas of strength and growth in this...

Wednesday Mar 6th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (3 sessions)

$2,595

3 sessions

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Discover the Best Business Classes in San Francisco

A business is a profit-making organization that provides goods or services to customers in exchange for money. Diverse functions like production, marketing, finance, operations, and management keep a business humming along. While a large business employs teams of specialists to perform each function, in a small business one person may perform several of these roles. Learning business skills prepares you to advance your career, expand your personal growth, and contribute to the success of an organization.

Studying business will help you see how organizations operate and learn about core business functions. Your new business savvy opens doors to career opportunities or prepares you for entrepreneurship. You’ll gain essential job skills that are prized in the professional world, like critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication. Understanding common business practices allows you to navigate a complex marketplace and make informed decisions. You’ll know how to analyze market trends to identify opportunities and you’ll gain the confidence to explore innovative ideas and take calculated risks.

Best Business Classes & Schools in San Francisco

Talk So People Listen at Speakeasy Inc. in San Francisco is a three-day program designed to develop your communication style. This program is for you if you understand the importance of communication in driving business results, and you are committed to developing a style that can have a positive impact. You’ll receive information and insight about your own communication style, and have time to explore specific skills that make you a more comfortable and effective communicator. Speakeasy Inc. provides personal growth, communication development, and consulting services for business leaders. 

5-Day "MBA" Certificate Program at American Management Association in San Francisco addresses the rapid change and competition in the business world and teaches you to innovate, strategize, and lead with success. In this program, you’ll explore the vital skills and behaviors of business leaders and practice applying them in intensive simulations so you’ll be able to use them on the job. The course is filled with case studies, exercises, and activities that immerse you in business moves like cutting costs, increasing revenue, and mitigating risks. American Management Association provides educational products and services for individuals and organizations. 

In Digital Marketing Boot Camp at Boot Camp Digital in San Francisco, you’ll learn everything you need to know to carry out winning social media strategies. This proven method focuses on getting results, and you can master it whether you’re an experienced pro or you’re brand new to digital marketing. Boot Camp Digital creates training programs for small business owners, marketing departments, sales staff, advertising agencies, and public relations departments. 

Most people learn best with the live support of an in-person class, where you can discuss the concepts you are learning with your classmates and gain valuable feedback from your teacher. If you can’t find an in-person class in your area, online classes are a great option. Many offer live instructors so that you can engage with your classmates in real time.

CBDA Master Class by Adaptive US Inc. online is aligned with the Certificate in Businses Data Analytics, the first data analytics certification provided by the International Institute of B A, Canada. It recognizes a Business Analyst Practitioner’s knowledge of business analytics initiatives and prepares you to take the CBDA test. Adaptive US Inc. provides online training for recognized professional testing. 

Improving Customer Service by Improving Communications online is for service industry professionals who want to be more efficient, develop better customer skills, and increase their value. The focus of this class is on increasing repeat business with high customer satisfaction and referrals. You’ll learn how to empower others with respect and control, use emotionally intelligent methods to manage customers' fears and reactions, listen more intently, communicate clearly, and create positive messages from negative situations. Create and refine your phone-answering and email templates to address customer concerns and increase repeat business. Improving Communications helps businesses and individuals with communications skills training.

In Advanced Business Writing by Noble Desktop, you’ll learn how to prepare complex, multi-page business documents for any purpose. Follow a four-step process to outline and format projects like schedules, proposals, project plans, and contracts. You’ll determine the purpose of the text and define its audience, outline the writing task, and incorporate informative or persuasive techniques. Noble Desktop has been training professionals since 1990.

In Financial Modeling Bootcamp by NYIM Training online, you’ll master the skills you need to succeed as a financial analyst. This boot camp covers advanced Excel for finance, corporate finance and accounting principles, and financial analysis and valuation. No prior financial experience is required. NYIM Training trains business professionals in the latest computer software programs. The company is known for its practical and hands-on approach with a rigorous focus on real-world applications.

Grammar Essentials at NYC Career Centers covers grammar for business writing, including punctuation, parts of speech, common grammar errors, word choice, and how to put together effective sentences. Improve your business writing skills by mastering the technical details of writing and learning techniques to edit and polish your finished product. NYC Career Centers offers instructor-led classes with small classes in person in New York and live online. 

San Francisco Industries That Use Business

San Francisco is an international center for trade and is a leader among international economies in IT, digital media, clean tech, and life sciences. It is the tenth-largest exporting region in the U.S. and the epicenter of financial services on the West Coast. Its cosmopolitan population speaks more than 100 languages and comes from every corner of the world. San Francisco Bay area is home to more than 300 IT firms, including household names like Amazon, Mega, Oracle, and Google. The area’s IT industry and vibrant creative arts culture position the city as a hub for digital entertainment giants like Youtube, Pixar, Sony, and PDI DreamWorks SKG. 

San Francisco boasts the largest aggregation of research universities and federal research institutions in the nation. Its colleges and universities produce more Ph.D. scientists and engineers than any other metropolitan area in the U.S. Stanford University and the Universities of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and Berkeley (UC Berkeley), among others, are key drivers of innovation, entrepreneurship and technology transfer. The $114 billion life sciences industry is thriving, and San Francisco is the birthplace of the modern biotech industry. San Francisco is making Cleantech a cornerstone of its development strategy, leading the way in environmental action and innovation. With a GDP of $501 billion, the San Francisco metropolitan area is the sixth largest economy in the U.S. and an important hub in the global economy.

Business Jobs & Salaries in San Francisco

San Francisco provides a plethora of career opportunities that rely on business training and skills. Here are some of the top careers in San Francisco where business knowledge is highly valued:

Product Manager

Product Managers lay a critical role in the success of products or services. They leverage their business training to analyze market trends, identify customer needs, develop product strategies, and collaborate with workplace teams to bring products to market. The salary for Product Managers in San Francisco ranges from $105,000 to $222,000.

Business Development Manager

Business Development Managers focus on expanding business opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and driving growth. They use their business acumen to identify new markets, negotiate contracts, analyze financial viability, and carry out business development strategies. The salary for Business Development Managers in San Francisco ranges from $63,000 to $175,000.

Financial Analyst

Financial Analysts evaluate financial data, explore investment opportunities, and help businesses make financial decisions. They have the business skills to evaluate financial performance, conduct risk analysis, create financial models, and make recommendations that improve financial outcomes. The salary for Financial Analysts in San Francisco ranges from $67,000 to $135,000.

Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers develop marketing strategies to promote products or services. They conduct market research, identify target audiences, manage budgets, and coordinate marketing campaigns. The salary for Marketing Managers in San Francisco ranges from $70,000 to $159,000.

Management Consultant

Management Consultants in San Francisco provide expert advice to businesses that helps them improve their performance. They analyze business processes, find areas for improvement, formulate strategies, and implement changes across the organization. The salary for Management Consultants in San Francisco ranges from $86,000 to $168,000.

Sales Manager

Sales Managers lead sales teams, set targets, and build sales strategies. They use their business training to analyze market trends, identify customer needs, develop sales plans, and monitor sales performance. The salary for Sales Managers in San Francisco ranges from $61,000 to $166,000.

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