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      University of Colorado Boulder

      (Business Writing) الكتابة في مجال الأعمال

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Presentations, Report Writing, Communication, Grammar, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Technical Writing, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Data Collection, Patient Safety, Epidemiology, Statistical Methods

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Writing for Business Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, English Language, Target Audience, Organizational Skills, Editing, Press Releases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve your productivity and performance with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Marketing Collateral, Design, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Productivity, Color Theory, Presentations, Digital Content, Organizational Skills, Planning, Editing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Open Data and Intelligent Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Inclusion, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, FinTech, Financial Data, AI Personalization, Mobile Banking, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Open Source Technology, Financial Systems, Finance, Business Ethics, Human Centered Design, Interoperability, Product Design, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Salesforce

      Bases para el éxito en el desarrollo de ventas

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Constructive Feedback, Sales Development, Productivity, Collaboration, Prioritization, Teamwork, Personal Development, Optimism, Professionalism, Stress Management, Persistence, Software As A Service, Goal Setting, Accountability

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Collaboration, Cooperation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Leadership, Relationship Building, Empathy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Stages of Incident Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Business Continuity, System Monitoring, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Mathematics Education, Conceptual Design, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Automation, Software Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Agentic systems, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, Differential Equations, Computer Science, Hardware Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

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      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Job Evaluation, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Data Visualization, Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Timelines, Presentations, Social Media Content, Marketing, Multimedia, Drive Engagement, Graphic Design

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    • (Business Writing) الكتابة في مجال الأعمال: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence: Johns Hopkins University
    • Writing for Business Advanced: University of Glasgow
    • Improve your productivity and performance with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Open Data and Intelligent Finance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Bases para el éxito en el desarrollo de ventas: Salesforce
    • Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
    • Stages of Incident Response: Infosec
    • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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