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AcumenIn this Acumen Academy course, you will learn how to harness the principles of behavioural change to reach more customers and create impact.- Finance & Getting Investor Ready
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Lean Data Approaches to Measure Social ImpactAcumenIn this Acumen Academy course, you’ll learn the Lean Data methodology, a low-cost technology to gain high-quality customer data and insights.- General Business Support
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Social Impact AnalysisAcumenIn this Acumen Academy course, you’ll explore frameworks and practical tools for measuring the social impact of your company, organisation or initiative.- Getting Corporate Ready
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