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    University of Michigan

    Extraordinary Human Capital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Change Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Labor Relations, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Organizational Strategy, Crisis Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Talent Acquisition, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Workforce Development, Diversity and Inclusion, People Analytics, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    MBE Mastering Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Cash Flows, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Balance Sheet, Corporate Strategy, Six Sigma Methodology, Business Valuation, Organizational Strategy, Gross Profit, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Marketing Communications, Target Market, Lean Six Sigma

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Big Data Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy, Market Share, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Psychological Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empowerment, Resilience, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Public History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Hybrid Electric Vehicles Technical System

    Skills you'll gain: High Voltage, Electrical Power, Electrical Safety, Electric Power Systems, Test Engineering, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Power Electronics, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management, System Monitoring, Control Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, No-Code Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Performance Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Regulations, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Investment Management, Finance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Keller Williams

    Sales Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Value Propositions, Sales Process, Sales Management, Branding, Social Media Content, Property Management, Customer Relationship Management, Communication, Real Estate, Customer experience strategy (CX), Relationship Building, Professional Networking

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    Herramientas ofimáticas básicas para el trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Business Reporting, Gmail, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Email Automation, Productivity Software, Trend Analysis, Virtual Teams, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Corporate Communications, Organizational Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Public Engagement for Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Visualization, Technical Writing, Report Writing, Peer Review, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Media and Communications, Graphic and Visual Design, Requirements Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Editing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Extraordinary Human Capital Management: University of Michigan
  • MBE Mastering Business Essentials: Emory University
  • Big Data Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • Psychological Safety: Coursera Instructor Network
  • 中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2)): National Taiwan University
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles Technical System: Starweaver
  • Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku : Coursera Project Network
  • Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World : Knowledge Accelerators
  • Sales Fundamentals: Keller Williams

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