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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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      IBM

      Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Portfolio Management, LinkedIn, Project Management, Presentations, Applicant Tracking Systems, Relationship Building, Recruitment, Business Writing, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Introduction to Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Research Design, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Proposal Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      376 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      University of California, Irvine

      English for Effective Business Communications

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Recruitment, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Communication, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Business, Interviewing Skills, Grammar, Telecommuting, Business Writing, Workforce Planning, Vocabulary, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing Collateral, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Writing, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Developing Applications in Python on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Database Management, Amazon Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Relational Databases, Cloud API, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Application Development, Web Development, Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Mailchimp to Build an E-mail Marketing Campaign

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Writing and Editing, Marketing Materials, Direct Marketing, Target Audience, Dashboard, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Design, Business

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Gen AI Apps: Transform Your Work

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Software, Productivity Software, Large Language Modeling, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Enterprise Application Management, Document Management, Enterprise Security, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Customer Insights, Cloud Development, Network Planning And Design, Marketing Strategies, CI/CD, DevOps, Security Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gmail en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Workspace, Email Security, Productivity Software, Business Solutions, Business Writing, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Awareness, Personalized Service, Data Sharing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      376 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track: Rice University
    • Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
    • Introduction to Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
    • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
    • Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent: University of Colorado System
    • English for Effective Business Communications: University of California, Irvine
    • The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Developing Applications in Python on AWS: Amazon Web Services
    • Use Mailchimp to Build an E-mail Marketing Campaign: Coursera Project Network
    • Gen AI Apps: Transform Your Work: Google Cloud

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