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      IBM

      Data Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Matplotlib, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, NumPy, Python Programming

      4.7
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      19K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Estilos de Liderazgo: opciones para avanzar en desafíos complejos

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Business Risk Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Teens

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Optimism, Goal Setting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Social Skills, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      766 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Mindfulness para ser más efectivo

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Self-Awareness, Time Management, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, Stress Management, Resilience, Relationship Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Concentration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fudan University

      微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Videography, Photography, Post-Production, Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Performing Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Content Creation, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Culture, Case Studies, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Intuit

      Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Payroll, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Payroll Administration, Inventory Control, Payroll Processing, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Payroll Tax, Property Accounting, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis

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

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      University of Washington

      Dynamic Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Storytelling, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Concision, Drive Engagement, Action Oriented, Communication Strategies, Target Audience, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Leadership

      4.7
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Cómo hablar bien en público

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Time Management, Goal Setting, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self development courses

    • Data Analysis with Python: IBM
    • Estilos de Liderazgo: opciones para avanzar en desafíos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
    • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
    • Mindfulness para ser más efectivo: UBITS
    • 微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作: Fudan University
    • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Intuit
    • Dynamic Public Speaking: University of Washington

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