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      University of California, Davis

      Building Basic English Skills A1/A2

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Literacy, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Nutrition and Diet, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Maven Analytics

      Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, People Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Exception Handling in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Debugging, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fudan University

      编剧:像导演一样编剧

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Writing, Content Creation, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Навыки Excel для бизнеса: Основы

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sales Presentation, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Proposal Writing, Budgeting, Program Implementation, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Operational Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Aptly

      Google Search Advertising Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Metric, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Pay Per Click Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance Measurement, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Marketing, Copywriting, Quality Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      HubSpot Academy

      Sales Enablement

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Lead Generation, Sales, Customer Success Management, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Meeting Facilitation, Service Level Agreement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Proyecto Final de Éxito Profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Project Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Finance, Professional Development, Business, Presentations, Analysis, Peer Review

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Aptly

      Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Video Production, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Disabilities, Learning Strategies, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Building Basic English Skills A1/A2: University of California, Davis
    • Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis: Maven Analytics
    • Exception Handling in Python: Coursera Project Network
    • 编剧:像导演一样编剧: Fudan University
    • Навыки Excel для бизнеса: Основы: Macquarie University
    • Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal: University of Colorado System
    • 現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說: National Taiwan University
    • Google Search Advertising Foundations: Aptly
    • Sales Enablement: HubSpot Academy
    • Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone: Wesleyan University

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