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      National Taiwan University

      現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Liberal Arts, Writing, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Content Creation, Storytelling, Research, Data Collection, Peer Review, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Multimedia, Interpersonal Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Databases, Database Software, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Business Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Professional Networking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Mi Primer Empleo (MPE)

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Social Media Management, Facebook, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Professionalism, Business Writing, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      393 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Scripting, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Software Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Generative AI: Elevate your Business Intelligence Career

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Infographics, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Quality, Query Languages, Anomaly Detection, Report Writing, SQL, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Successful Interviewing

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Intercultural Competence, Business Research, Presentations, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Strategies, Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Technical Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Storytelling, De-escalation Techniques, Performing Arts, Writing, Scientific Methods, Course Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication Strategies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes

      Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Databricks, Dashboard, Data Management, Apache Spark, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Store, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Version Control

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Corporate Sustainability, Business Reporting, Change Management, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Strategy, Systems Thinking, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Environmental Issue, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Planning, Operational Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Resource Management, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      360 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • 現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說: National Taiwan University
    • Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio: Michigan State University
    • Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries: Coursera Project Network
    • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University
    • Mi Primer Empleo (MPE): Universidad de Chile
    • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera Project Network
    • Generative AI: Elevate your Business Intelligence Career: SkillUp EdTech
    • Successful Interviewing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Gemini in Google Docs: Google Cloud

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