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      Meta

      Meta Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Instagram, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Persona Development, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Marketing Materials, Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Brand Management

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      4.8
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Improving Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Improve Your English Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Vocabulary, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, LinkedIn, Writing, Business Communication, Instagram, Concision

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Business and Marketing Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Ethics, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Culture, Business Management, Sustainable Business

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      PwC

      Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Storytelling, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Analysis, Target Audience

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      What is Data Science?

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

      Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      American Contract Law I

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Commercial Laws, Legal Research, Contract Review, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Sales Strategy, Arbitration, Communication, Influencing, Planning, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Strategic Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Workflow Management, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Automation, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, Planning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Meta Social Media Marketing: Meta
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    • Improve Your English Communication Skills: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Business and Marketing Strategies: University of London
    • Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint: PwC
    • What is Data Science? : IBM
    • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
    • Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • American Contract Law I: Yale University
    • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University

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