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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Storytelling, Empathy, Social Justice, Journals, Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Public History, Leadership, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Social Sciences, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Communication

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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Dashboard, Relational Databases, Generative AI, SQL, Data Migration, ChatGPT, Data Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Software Visualization, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Data Integrity, Data Quality

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, SQL, Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Anomaly Detection, Prompt Engineering, Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Aptly

      Search Advertising with Google

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Management, Copywriting, Budget Management, Target Audience, Quality Assessment

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Building R Packages

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, R Programming, Package and Software Management, Git (Version Control System), Test Tools, Cross Platform Development, Development Testing, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Writing, Peer Review, Video Editing, Language Competency, English Language, Editing, Proofreading, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      CompTIA Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Cloud Services, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Help Desk Support, Peripheral Devices, Computer Security, System Support, Networking Hardware, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Windows, Computer Networking, Technical Support, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Solutions, Problem Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Collaboration, Technical Communication, Generative AI, Automation, Incident Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Professional Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Communication, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Business Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Cloud and AWS Basics

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Scalability

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Custom Reports in Google Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Web Analytics, Report Writing, Dashboard, Marketing, Web Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Fundraising, Organizational Structure, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Value Propositions, Innovation, Presentations, Commercial Laws, Financial Planning, Competitive Analysis, Investments

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular writing courses

    • Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
    • Search Advertising with Google: Aptly
    • Building R Packages: Johns Hopkins University
    • Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project: University of California, Irvine
    • CompTIA Exam Prep: LearnQuest
    • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services
    • AI for Professional Communication: Kennesaw State University
    • Cloud and AWS Basics: LearnKartS

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