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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Deployment, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Application Development, Customer Analysis, Generative AI, Application Lifecycle Management, Marketing Analytics, Software Development Tools, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Development, Customer Insights, Network Planning And Design, Marketing Strategies, CI/CD, DevOps, Security Engineering

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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Prompt Engineering, Writing and Editing, ChatGPT, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Product Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Working with the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Press Releases, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Branding, Brand Management, Media Strategy, Journalism, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Business Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Peer Review, Presentations, Writing, Business Communication, Communication, Branding, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Microsoft PowerPoint, Graphic Design, Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Selenium (Software), Test Case, Maintainability, Software Testing, Test Tools, Test Data, UI Components

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Planning, Communication, Presentations, Peer Review, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Product Promotion, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Professional Networking, English Language

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Learning Strategies, English Language, Literacy, Language Competency, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Sales, Interviewing Skills, Sales Development, Empathy, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Media, Presentations, Branding, Technology Solutions, Portfolio Management, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Non-Verbal Communication, Personal Attributes, Storytelling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National University of Singapore

      Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Survey Creation, Communication, Professional Networking, Influencing, Writing, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Professional Development, Delegation Skills, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Peer Review, Business Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      829 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      UX (User Experience) Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Design, Innovation, Wireframing, Technical Writing, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Managerial Written Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Business Correspondence, Technical Writing, Writing, Report Writing, Professionalism, Technical Management, Concision, Management Reporting, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Grammar, Target Audience

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Emergency Response, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Community Health, Mental Health, Healthcare Ethics, Nutrition and Diet, Community Development, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path: Google Cloud
    • Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells: Coursera Project Network
    • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG: Coursera Project Network
    • Business English: Capstone Project: University of Washington
    • English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track: Rice University
    • Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence: Salesforce
    • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore
    • UX (User Experience) Capstone: University of Michigan

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