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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, European History, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics, Compliance Management, Environmental Laws, E-Commerce, Public Policies, Case Law, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar, Oral Expression

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      559 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      Becoming an SAP Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, SAP Applications, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, LinkedIn, Enterprise Resource Planning, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      211 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Careers in Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Spreadsheet Software, Sustainability Reporting, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Business Writing, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication, Presentations

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Computer Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, Litigation Support, Network Security, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, System Software, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, System Configuration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Managing Employee Compensation

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Strategy, Labor Compliance, Workers Compensation, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Payroll Tax, Employee Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, Financial Modeling, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Cash Management, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, E-Commerce, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      472 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success Project

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University
    • Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience: University of California, Davis
    • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis
    • Becoming an SAP Professional: SAP
    • Student Success: American Psychological Association
    • Careers in Sustainability: Arizona State University
    • Computer Forensics: Infosec
    • ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
    • Managing Employee Compensation: University of Minnesota

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